Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has died from a heart attack, according to authorities. The medical examiner’s office in Pinellas County, Florida, confirmed that Hogan had a history of irregular heartbeat and blood cancer, which contributed to his death. He was 71.
Hogan’s manner of death was ruled as “natural,” with no signs of suspicious activity detected. An investigation is ongoing. The World Wrestling Entertainment organization released a statement expressing condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans, calling him one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures who helped the WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
Hogan was a household name in the 1980s and 1990s, starring in movies and becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry through professional wrestling. He is best known for his larger-than-life personality during wrestling’s “golden era,” which rivalries with other pro wrestlers made him a legendary figure.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/31/entertainment/hulk-hogan-cause-of-death