Hulk Hogan, wrestling legend, dead at 71

Known for his signature moustache and bandana, Hogan became the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s.





Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said on Thursday.


In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call on Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on social media.


Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history.


He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.


He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.





Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous films and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, Hogan Knows Best.


In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan US$115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend’s wife. Hogan contended the post violated his privacy.


Hogan smiled and wore black throughout the three-week trial.


“Everywhere I show up, people treat me like I’m still the champ,” he said of the support from fans.


WWE posted a note on social media saying it was saddened to learn the WWE Hall of Famer had died.


“One of pop culture’s most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans,” it said.

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quote originally posted by nil:

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sad news indeed, RIP

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quote originally posted by Data Dunia:

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He always puts a smail on my dad's face when he started going crazy on stage during fights and yes, it was lovely memories.... Quite sad to see this news... Rest in good peace, Hulk Hogan

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quote originally posted by brokeman:

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90s icon.....together with Warrior and Macho Man. Wonder who would be the 2000s icon? The Rock considered 2010s?

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quote originally posted by LONGSTER:

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Good bye hulkster I tot he was still well when he stand for trump and tore his shirt

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quote originally posted by SUPERBOYS:

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Rip hulk hogan.. won't forget the song of eye of the tiger & I am a real American 😔

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The Immortal Hulk Hogan,
the 1980's and 1990's were truly Hulkster and WWF golden era,
fun and exciting to watch,
I remember asking my late father for money to rent WWF wrestling VHS tapes (late 80's onwards),
fliping through the WWF rental files at the video tapes rental shop,
the 1st WWF VHS tape I rented was Hulk Hogan series,
fighting King Kong Bundy, The Iron Sheik plus many more ...
beautiful memories indeed.

Bon voyage Hulkster,
those were truly the good old days indeed

(WWE used to be known as WWF)

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