World wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan passed away at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday due to a heart attack.
The star, born Terry Gene Bollea, known for his flowing blonde hair and iconic handlebar mustache, was confirmed to have passed away at 11:17 AM local time after being taken to the hospital.
According to his personal manager, Chris Volo, emergency services arrived at Hogan’s home around 10:00 AM after receiving an emergency call and found him suffering from a serious heart condition.
“He took his last breath surrounded by family members,” said Volo.
The police stated that an investigation will be conducted, but no suspicious elements have been detected.
Hogan, who began his professional wrestling career in 1977, gained global popularity after joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now known as WWE, in 1983.
His name skyrocketed as one of the most influential stars during the peak era of wrestling’s global popularity.
Beyond his career in the ring, Hogan was also known for the reality show Hogan Knows Best, which aired on VH1 from 2005 to 2007.
It is understood that Hogan had recently undergone neck surgery in May and heart surgery in June. – BOOM!
