REAL AMERICAN GONE: WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71, Trump Says ‘We Lost A Great Friend’

Hulk Hogan, the legendary pro wrestler who helped transform WWE into a global phenomenon, has died at 71, according to TMZ.

Medics responded to a “cardiac arrest” call at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and he was stretchered into an ambulance, the outlet reports.

Born Terry Bollea in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s with his All-American “Hulkamania” persona, becoming the face of what was then the WWF.

He had two children, Brooke and Nick, with his first wife, Linda.

Hogan gave an epic RNC speech last year.

Watch the clip below:

A look back at the moment legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan fired up the crowd at the 2024 Republican National Convention. pic.twitter.com/PQhwEmq4cX

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) July 24, 2025

President Trump shared the following message on TRUTH Social:

We lost a great friend today, the “Hulkster.” Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!

Vice President JD Vance shared a message on X, saying, “Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.”

Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid.

The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other.

The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.

— JD Vance (@JDVance) July 24, 2025