Hulk Hogan: Wrestling World Mourns As Former WWE Superstar Passes Away at Age 71
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) legend Terry Eugene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, has passed away at the age of 71
- The two-time Royal Rumber winner died of cardiac arrest, according to a WWE representative
- Hogan retired from professional wrestling in 2012, died at his residence in Florida on Thursday morning, July 24
Six-time WWE champion Terry Eugene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, died at age 71 on Thursday morning, July 24.
The WWE legend is understood to have died of cardiac arrest at his home in Florida after the medics examined him.
The two-time Royal Rumble champion has been gravely ill in the past weeks, but his representatives denying the speculations.
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Hogan, a former WWE Tag Team Champion, has undergone 25 surgeries throughout and after his wrestling career, aimed at entertaining fans and maintaining his relevance as a WWE ambassador.
He is one of the most recognisable figures in professional wrestling. Hogan played a key role in bringing the sport to mainstream global audiences during the 1980s and 1990s, per The Mirror.
Hulk Hogan ordeal before his death
WWE legend Hulk Hogan was subject to ridicule by some sections of crowd during his appearance on Monday Night Raw in Los Angeles last January.
The 71-year-old wrestling legend explained that he anticipated the reaction, citing his past roles and controversies.
He mentioned that the negative response is a reaction to a mix of his infamous "Hollywood Hogan" persona and past personal mistakes.
According to Newsweek, the two-time Royal Rumble winner said he understands that not everyone will appreciate his legacy, stating that any WWE star who is not the fans' favourite can get booed. He said via The Ariel Helwani Show:
"I got out there and was booed. That was the last time I was in Los Angeles; I was Hollywood Hogan with a black beard, doing the bad guy thing.
"I took a lot of time off because I had like 25 surgeries and was down for a long time."
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Ric Flair pays tribute to Hulk Hogan
WWE legend Ric Flair, popularly known as Nature Boy, has joined the sports world to mourn the passing of Hulk Hogan.
Flair described Hulk Hogan as an incredible athlete and father, who went through a lot to please others. He said:
"I am absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of my close friend @HulkHogan. Hulk has been by my side since we started in the wrestling business. An incredible athlete, talent, friend, and father.
"Our friendship has meant the world to me. He was always there for me even when I didn’t ask for him to be. He was one of the first to visit me when I was in the hospital with a 2% chance of living, and he prayed by my bedside. Hulk also lent me money when Reid was sick.
"Hulkster, no one will ever compare to you! Rest in Peace My Friend!"
Fans react
@LuckyLukeJimbo said:
"Yeah, true Legend and inspirational for all the Hulkamaniacs of the '80s and beyond. True soul, a fighter and a real Man! What better a person to inspire boys to grow up in a healthy and strong of spirit way.
"Tenacious, Powerful, Controlled. A Giant among Men.
"R.I.P. King Hulk!"
@RealTalk8386 wrote:
"Rest in peace Hulk Hogan. Grateful for the strength he showed us all the courage to stand tall and the fire to keep going. His energy lives on in the memories we carry. With gratitude, we say thank you, brother."
Hogan claims Jesus Christ saved him
Legit.ng earlier reported that Hulk Hogan revealed how he was able to overcome life struggles through his faith in Jesus Christ.
Hulk Hogan is arguably the greatest WWE superstar of all time but his fame has come with a lot of controversies.
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