In a sudden and heartbreaking turn, Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Gene Bollea) passed away from cardiac arrest on July 24, 2025, at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Medics were called after he collapsed and rushed him to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At 71, Hogan’s legacy in wrestling and pop culture has come to a dramatic end.+15
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What Twitter Is Saying
Within minutes of the news, social media was ablaze with tributes and grief:
WWE icons like The Undertaker, Sting, and Triple H voiced their sorrow.
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Political figures including former President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance posted emotional messages remembering Hogan’s impact.
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2 Days Before Death—NO Warning Signs
Unbelievably, just two days prior, his longtime friend Jimmy Hart publicly insisted Hulk was in “phenomenal shape,” calling rumors of his ill health a complete exaggeration—only for heartbreak to follow shortly after.
