One of the greatest legends of American and international wrestling, Hulk Hogan, has passed away at the age of 71.
Manager Chris Volo told NBC Los Angeles that Hogan died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, surrounded by his family.
The wrestler who for years was the face of brands like WWE and WCW was fired by the company where he marked an era through his social networks.
" WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of the most recognizable figures in pop culture, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s," the American wrestling company wrote.
The North American wrestler was the face of the company led by Vince McMahon to reach the top of the entertainment industry.
As the American Pride character, he starred in several memorable matches at top wrestling events like WrestleMania. His legacy was such that many current wrestlers credit him as their inspiration for turning professional.
Who was Hulk Hogan, the WWE legend who passed away?
Born in August 1953 in Georgia, USA, Terry Gene Bollea would become one of the most recognizable faces in sports entertainment in the United States.
His career would begin to take off in 1979, when in the then called World Wrestling Federation (WWF) he had his first fights known as 'Hulkmania' Bollea. Later, with his charisma and good handling of the microphone, he would change character to the endearing Hulk Hogan, marking the beginning of his legend in the company.
