Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling icon, dies at 71

July 25, 2025 / 12:06 AM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, passed away Thursday at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police confirmed.

A giant of the ring and pop culture

Known for his 6'7" frame, blond handlebar mustache, and bandana, Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s, transforming professional wrestling into a mainstream phenomenon. He became a global face of WWE and ventured into TV, film, and endorsements.

From gym discovery to wrestling great

Born in Georgia in 1953 and raised in Florida, Hogan was discovered at a gym and entered wrestling in 1979. His star rose in the mid-1980s, teaming up and facing off with legends like Andre the Giant and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. He battled The Rock in 2002 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

A lasting legacy

Despite personal setbacks, Hulk Hogan remains one of the most iconic figures in wrestling and pop culture history. He is survived by his children and leaves behind a legacy that reshaped professional wrestling forever.