Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies At 71


Wrestling fans across the globe have been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Hogan died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 71.

News of Hulk Hogan’s passing was first made public by TMZ.

 

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Hulk Hogan died in the early hours of Thursday, July 24, 2025. Photo: Dailymail.

 

According to the gossip site, medics were dispatched to the legend’s home in Clearwater, Florida in the early hours of Thursday morning.

He was taken in an ambulance but it was later reported that he had succumbed to cardiac arrest.

His demise broke the hearts of many people across the world.

Hulk Hogan held the WWE World Championship six times in a row, making him an undisputed wrestling champion.

The deceased was an iconic figure both in and out of the wrestling ring.

 

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Many netizens took to social media to mourn the legend. Photo: UGC.

 

Despite his old age, Hulk connected with fans of all ages.

It should be noted he was one of the most enduring and well-known figures in the world of wrestling.

Hulk Hogan mostly made international headlines for his alliances with other American sports icons, such as Dennis Rodman.

He was so good at what he did that he even landed a role in the popular movie Rocky III.

Nairobi News understands Hogan was a wrestler with the most WrestleMania appearances in the history of the event, highlighting his incredible appeal.

 

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