Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler, has passed away at 71 due to cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead at 11:17 AM at a hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after medical professionals arrived at his home and administered treatment. Hogan had undergone heart surgery recently and was believed to be recovering, but speculation about his health arose after Florida radio host Bubba the Love Sponge claimed he was in poor health.
*Hulk Hogan’s Career Highlights:*
– *WWE Hall of Famer*: Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2005 and again in 2020 as a member of the New World Order (NWO).
– *Six-Time WWE Champion*: Hogan won numerous championships during his career, helping WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
– *Iconic Matches*: Hogan had memorable feuds with wrestling legends like Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage, and iconic matches against Andre the Giant and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
– *Pop Culture Impact*: Hogan’s theatrics and charisma supercharged professional wrestling, making it a family-friendly entertainment sport.¹ ² ³
*Personal Life:*
– *Marriages*: Hogan was married three times, including to Linda Hogan, with whom he had two children, Brooke and Nick, and Sky Daily, whom he married in 2023.
– *Health Issues*: Hogan had numerous health problems, including back surgeries, knee and hip replacements, and shoulder injuries sustained during his wrestling career.