The professional wrestling community and fans worldwide are in mourning following the passing of legendary WWE Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan, at the age of 71. Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, reportedly died on Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at his Florida home after suffering a cardiac arrest.
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
WWE, “One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition with the Hulkamania craze of the 1980s and reignited sports-entertainment’s popularity in the 1990s through his leadership of the New World Order in WCW. Whether he was a hero or villain, clad in red and yellow or black and white, The Hulkster was always one of the ring’s most popular and enduring stars.”
