Hulk Hogan, the legendary WWE wrestler and actor has died aged 71.
Police have stated emergency companies responders handled Hogan at his house in Clearwater, Florida, for cardiac arrest earlier than he died later in hospital.
Hogan, whose actual identify is Terry Bollea, is maybe probably the most iconic star in WWE’s five-decade historical past – identified for his distinctive blonde moustache and vibrant headbands.
His charisma and theatrics within the ring are credited with serving to to remodel skilled wrestling right into a household leisure sport.
Hogan was the principle draw for the first-ever WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years in its signature occasion, going through everybody from Andre The Large and Randy Savage to The Rock and even firm chairman Vince McMahon.
He gained six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame in 2005 by Sylvester Stallone.
WWE stated a submit this night: “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.”
Hogan was additionally capable of transcend his “Hulkamania” fan base to change into a star outdoors the wrestling world, showing in quite a few films and tv exhibits, together with a actuality present about his life on VH1, “Hogan Knows Best”.
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