On Thursday, July 24, professional wrestling star Terry Gene Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, died of heart failure at the age of 71. Hogan's death came a year after Hogan's appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,

Donald Trump is mourning the death of his friend Hulk Hogan. The pair's friendship began at a 1980s wrestling event in Atlantic City.

Daily was one of many who publicly admired Hogan in the hours after he died. In his memorable tribute, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who followed Hulk's path from wrestler to movie star, called him a " childhood hero ."

Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday.

Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

WWE held another ten-bell salute for Hulk Hogan after it had its first tribute at Friday Night SmackDown following the wrestling icon's death.

Nick Hogan has spoken out publicly following the sudden death of his dad, Hulk Hogan. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and comforted me over the last few days. It truly means a lot. I’m sorry to everyone I have not responded to yet.

Hulk Hogan is gone. The wrestling icon passed away at 71 years old on July 24, 2025. The sad news came from his home in Clearwater, Florida. TMZ Sports was the first to report the loss this morning. Cause and Response to His Passing Hogan suffered a cardiac arrest early today.