Hogan was one of the"most recognizable figures in pop culture" and helped propel WWE to worldwide success in the 1980s, the organization said. WWE expressed its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.

Emergency call due to cardiac arrest

The local authority reported that an emergency call regarding cardiac arrest was received at 9:51 a.m. (local time) on Thursday morning. Firefighters and paramedics initially treated him on site. He was then taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Baseball, Bass and Battles

Hogan was born Terrence Gene Bollea on August 11, 1953, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Initially, he played baseball and was a bassist in several bands, among other things, until he finally turned to professional wrestling in the 1970s. For decades, he wrestled in matches all over the world and won countless trophies. Hogan had been in the ring until the beginning of the year, but recently, rumors of the wrestler's health problems had increased.

Numerous reality shows brought Hogan additional global fame. Just two years ago, the father of two married for the third time.

Campaign appearances for Trump

In recent years, Hogan has also repeatedly been involved in US politics, most recently supporting Republican and current US President Donald Trump. He had previously also supported Barack Obama, a Democrat, for a time, but announced in 2011 that he would no longer do so.

Hogan accompanied Trump at several campaign appearances, including the Republican National Convention last summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As the crowd cheered, he first removed his jacket on stage and then tore off a black T-shirt with a US flag print. Beneath, he wore a sleeveless, bright red shirt bearing the words"Trump - Vance 2024." J.D. Vance became Trump's vice president after Trump's election victory in November 2024. Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., posted on X:"Rest in peace, legend."