Remembering Hulk Hogan: Wrestling’s Immortal Icon Passes at 71
Hey everyone, I just heard some heartbreaking news that I think is hitting a lot of us right in the chest—Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon, the legend himself, has passed away at the age of 71. It’s surreal to even say that out loud. The man who once tore his shirt off in a frenzy of pure charisma, shouting “Whatcha gonna do, brother?!”—is no longer with us.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, was found unresponsive in his Florida home early Thursday morning. Authorities responded to a cardiac arrest call, and though he was rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after. His manager confirmed he passed away surrounded by loved ones, and WWE released a statement expressing their condolences and recognizing the profound impact he had on their global success during the 1980s.
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To say Hogan changed wrestling is an understatement. He was wrestling for so many of us. From the first WrestleMania in 1985 to legendary matches against Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock, and even Vince McMahon himself—he was the main event. That larger-than-life presence, the handlebar mustache, the red and yellow gear—it was a spectacle. And he made it mainstream.
I remember watching him in Rocky III as Thunderlips and thinking, “This guy is something else.” He transcended wrestling. He had his own reality show, Hogan Knows Best , and even in recent years, he stayed in the spotlight. Just last year in 2024, he appeared at the Republican National Convention, making headlines again by ripping off his shirt and shouting “Let Trumpamania rule again!”
But of course, it wasn’t all glory. Hogan had his controversies—from privacy lawsuits to racially charged recordings that led to his suspension from WWE in 2015. Yet, he returned in 2018 and remained, for many, the embodiment of what wrestling entertainment could be.
He called himself the “Babe Ruth” of wrestling, and honestly, it fits. Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame not once, but twice, Hogan’s legacy is woven into the DNA of the sport. Whether you admired him as the ultimate good guy or as the darker “Hollywood Hogan” with the New World Order, you couldn’t ignore his influence.
Hogan is survived by his ex-wife Linda and their two children, Brooke and Nick. Today, we’re not just mourning a man—we're saying goodbye to an era. Hulk Hogan gave us unforgettable moments, electric energy, and a sense of wonder that only few entertainers in history have matched.
Rest in peace, Hulkster. And to quote the man himself, “Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and believe in yourself.” Hulkamania may be gone, but it’ll live forever in our hearts.
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