WWE legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning. Emergency responders rushed him to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead at 11:17 AM. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play.

Just weeks ago, Hogan’s wife, Sky, denied rumors he was in critical condition, saying his heart was strong despite recovering from recent surgeries.

Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan was a trailblazer who helped turn professional wrestling into a global pop culture phenomenon. He rose to fame in the 1980s with “Hulkamania” after defeating the Iron Sheik, then reinvented himself in 1996 as “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan with the formation of the New World Order (NWO).

He had legendary matches with stars like The Rock, Andre the Giant, and Ultimate Warrior, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice—once in 2005 and again in 2020 as part of NWO.

Despite controversy in 2015 that briefly tarnished his legacy, Hogan remained one of wrestling’s most iconic and recognizable figures.

WWE paid tribute, stating, “Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fans.”