WWE Wrestler Hulk Hogan Passes Away at Age 71

Kapanlagi.com - The wrestling world has lost one of its greatest icons. Terry Bollea, better known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. This sad news was confirmed by WWE and Hogan's family through an official statement on Instagram.

“With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we confirm that we have lost a legend,” wrote the official Hulk Hogan account. “Our beloved Terry Bollea, known around the world as Hulk Hogan, has passed away today surrounded by his loved ones.”

In the statement, the family requested privacy during this time of mourning and invited fans to cherish the beautiful memories left by Hogan. “He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten,” wrote Hogan's official account.

For more than four decades, Hogan has touched the lives of millions of fans around the world and transformed professional wrestling into a global spectacle.

1. The Most Iconic Wrestler

WWE also released an official statement referring to Hogan as one of the most iconic figures in pop culture and acknowledging his significant role in bringing WWE to the world stage. His flamboyant persona with 24-inch python muscles, the slogan 'say your prayers and eat your vitamins', and his charisma in the ring made him the main star of the golden age of wrestling in the 1980s and early 1990s.

His rivalry with legendary figures such as Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and Roddy Piper formed the foundation of the modern wrestling industry.

2. The Cause of Hulk Hogan's Death

According to TMZ, Hogan passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Rescue teams attempted to provide assistance and transported him to Morton Plant Hospital, but his life could not be saved. The police stated there were no signs of suspicious activity, although the investigation is still ongoing.

In the final days of his life, Hogan was preparing for the launch of his new wrestling promotion, Real American Freestyle, which was scheduled to hold its inaugural event on August 30. This project promotes classic Olympic-style wrestling, not just entertainment. "We lost our commissioner. We lost a friend. And the wrestling world lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but also in spirit," said Chad Bronstein, CEO and co-founder of Real American Freestyle.

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