Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Legend, Passes Away at 71: Fans Remember His Legacy
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71
- The iconic wrestler, who officially retired from the ring in 2012, passed away at his Florida home on the morning of Thursday, July 24
- Fans across the globe have flooded social media with tributes, mourning his loss while celebrating the unforgettable legacy
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Wrestling superstar, Terry Gene Bollea, known globally as Hulk Hogan, has been announced dead, aged 71.
According to multiple reports, the WWE legend was found unresponsive at his Clearwater, Florida, home in the wee hours of Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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Emergency responders were quickly dispatched after receiving a call about a possible cardiac arrest, as reported by TMZ.
Hulk Hogan was declared 'strong' earlier
The wrestling giant's wife, Sky Hogan had earlier attempted to ease growing concerns about his health. In response to widespread reports, she reassured everyone that her husband's heart was "strong".
She added that he was recovering steadily following recent surgeries.
Her words offered comfort to many, as Hogan’s well-being had become a topic of concern. Sadly, those reassurances were followed by the heartbreaking news of his passing.
Fans mourn Hulk Hogan's death
One fan, @7saile_, wrote simply but powerfully:
"Rest in peace, one of the goats."
@Naya6039 shared:
"RIP to the LEGEND; he’d be missed big time."
@godsmetax added:
"Rip Hulk Hogan, what a legend! 🕊️"
@RealTalk8386 summed up with a touching tribute:
"RIP Hulk Hogan. He was a huge part of our childhood, loud, wild, and somehow comforting. We’d tear our shirts. Flex in the mirror. Pretend we were strong enough. He made being a kid feel powerful. We’ll never forget that. Sad day."
Hulk Hogan's wrestling career in retrospect
To speak of Hulk Hogan is to speak of an era. With his unmistakable handlebar moustache, red and yellow gear, and booming charisma, Hogan didn’t just wrestle; he transformed the sport, Al Jazeera notes in a report.
He began his wrestling journey in 1977, cutting his teeth in regional promotions.
But everything changed in 1983 when he joined the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF). From that moment, Hogan became the face of a revolution in sports entertainment.
Throughout the 1980s and into the early ‘90s, he headlined event after event, including the first-ever WrestleMania.
His rallying call, “Say your prayers and take your vitamins,” became a mantra for fans around the world.
Hogan’s impact was officially cemented in 2005 when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, a recognition of his unmatched influence on the business.
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Notwithstanding his towering legacy, Hogan’s journey wasn’t without controversy. In 2015, a leaked private video containing racist remarks led to his removal from the WWE Hall of Fame. The fallout was swift and public.
But in time, he expressed deep remorse, and in 2020, after settling a high-profile lawsuit with Gawker, Hogan was welcomed back.
Wrestling legend Sabu passes away
In another heartbreaking report, YEN.com.gh shared that wrestling legend Sabu passed away at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy etched in blood, resilience, and raw passion for the sport.
He rose to prominence in ECW, where he revolutionised hardcore wrestling with his fearless use of barbed wire and jaw-dropping high-risk moves.
Source: YEN.com.gh
