Who was known in the wrestling world as Hulk Hogan, passed away this Thursday at the age of 71, leaving a great legacy in this sport, as well as in the WWE, where he stood out for several years.
According to NBC Los Angeles, manager Chris Volo mentioned that the gladiator died surrounded by his family at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
This unfortunate news was confirmed minutes later by WWE through their social networks, where they sent their condolences to their family, friends and followers.
"WWE is saddened to learn thatHogan, one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture, helped WWE achieve worldwide recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends and fans," reads the post shared on their X account.
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
— WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025
One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
Who was WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan?
Terry Gene Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on August 11, 1953. He excelled in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which is now known as WWE. The legendary wrestler was one of the most prominent figures in this wrestling company, where he also won over fans thanks to his charisma.
The celebrity won six WWF championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005; he was a fixture for years, facing off against everyone from Andre the Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
He ventured into the world of cinema making several films including Rocky III, which made him a star, generating a great following towards his person; he also made some television programs, his own animated series, even a reality show.
Something that no one will be able to forget is his characteristic striking clothing, since he always wore yellow and red, which was very ad-hoc to his blond hair.
In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. Hogan sued after Gawker published a video of him having sex with his former best friend's wife in 2012. Hogan argued that the post violated his privacy. ZZM
