By Amaechi Agbo
Paramedics were dispatched to Hogan’s Clearwater, Fla., home on Thursday morning following a call about a cardiac arrest, police said.
The wrestling legend was treated before being brought to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Born Terry Boella in 1953, Hogan dominated the professional wrestling world throughout the 80s and 90s before expanding into films, and later reality TV.
Joining the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE) in 1979 but leaving shortly after in 1981, Hogan headlined the first WrestleMania in New York in 1985, where he and Mr T defeated Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper.
Throughout the 90s, Hogan’s popularity transcended the wrestling ring, appearing in films including Mr Nanny and Suburban Commando.
Meanwhile, the United States of America President, Donald Trump paid tribute to the late wrestling icon. Trump gave his condolences to Hogan’s family and said the wrestler will be missed.
“Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” Trump wrote.
“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,” Trump said.
