WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 69
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan died at 69 from cardiac arrest at his Clearwater home, leaving behind a legacy and family.
RIP Hulk Hogan, the omnipresent Eighties icon
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Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling icon, dies at 71
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US wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71
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Hulk Hogan, professional wrestling icon, dies
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Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
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Hulk Hogan Reportedly Dead At 71
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Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
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Hulk Hogan Dead at 71
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Overview
- Hulk Hogan, a pivotal figure in wrestling history, died at 11:17 AM Thursday in Clearwater, Florida, due to cardiac arrest.
- Police confirmed no signs of foul play in Hogan's death, which follows recent health concerns.
- President Trump praised Hogan as a 'great friend' and noted his support during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
- Hogan's wife, Sky, had recently dismissed coma rumors, stating he was recovering well from surgeries.
- He is survived by his children, Nick and Brooke, and twin grandchildren born in January 2025, along with a net worth of $25 million.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover Hulk Hogan's death factually, presenting a comprehensive overview of his life and career. They maintain neutrality by reporting police statements, detailing his wrestling achievements, and including various aspects of his public persona, from his family's grief to his political endorsements and past controversies, without employing loaded language or a singular narrative.
"Sky Daily Hogan called his death "sudden and impossible to process.""
NBC News"Hulk Hogan's death Thursday at the age of 71 made him just the latest superstar in what some fans and historians would call wrestling’s greatest era – in a time where staid Saturday morning television exploded into late-night must-see sports entertainment – to face the final 10-bell salute."
Associated Press"Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing, bicep-busting icon of professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and stretched his cultural influence far beyond the ring, died Thursday in Florida at age 71."
Chicago Sun-Times"Hulk Hogan, one of America's best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed."
BBC News"Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and legendary champion, dies at 71."
ABC News"Hogan was perhaps the biggest star in WWE's long history."
CBS News"Hulk Hogan, who has died at the age of 71, was the all-American hero of professional wrestling, with his combination of macho athleticism and larger-than-life showmanship playing a huge part as the sport exploded in popularity in the 1980s."
BBC News"Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest stars of professional wrestling, has died."
NPR"The icons of professional wrestling are paying tribute to the Hulk Hogan, who died Thursday at age 71, reportedly from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida."
Deadline"Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world."
Associated Press"Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing, bicep-busting icon of professional wrestling who turned the sport into a massive business and stretched his cultural influence far beyond the ring, died Thursday in Florida at age 71."
Associated Press"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away."
USA TODAY"Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon and pop culture mainstay, dies at 71."
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FAQ
Initial reports claimed Hulk Hogan had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, which was later found to be false.
Hulk Hogan was recovering from a neck surgery, not from a cardiac arrest as initially reported.
The confusion arose from contradictory information emerging after initial reports, which included claims of a cardiac arrest and subsequent hospitalization.
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