WWE legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. The two-time Royal Rumble winner died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Florida on Thursday morning, a WWE representative confirmed.
Born Terry Eugene Bollea, Hogan was one of the most recognizable faces in professional wrestling, rising to global fame in the 1980s and 1990s as the face of WWE (formerly WWF). Known for his charisma, signature bandana, and iconic catchphrase, “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”, Hogan helped bring professional wrestling into the mainstream.
He officially retired from in-ring competition in 2012 but remained a key figure in the wrestling world and broader entertainment industry. Hogan’s legacy includes multiple WWE Championship reigns, two Royal Rumble victories (1990 and 1991), and induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and again in 2020 as a member of the nWo.
Tributes have poured in from across the wrestling and entertainment communities, honoring Hogan’s enduring impact on the sport and popular culture.
