Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71. Perhaps the most well-known and recognizable wrestler in the history of the industry, he was a major catalyst in the growth of the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has reportedly died at the age of 71. TMZ broke the news on Thursday, July 24, that Hogan died. He leaves behind wife Sky Daily and his two children Brooke Hogan and Nick Hogan.

The wrestling world is still reacting to the death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, and that includes one of his closest friends in Jimmy Hart.

So Beefcake was thinking of his friend Hogan — who had reportedly been dealing with several health issues — in the days leading up to his death Thursday morning at age 71, and in an interview with TMZ, Beefcake expressed regret about not being able to see him one last time.

Alachua County School Board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized and deleted a controversial Facebook post cheering legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shared an emotional tribute on social media after learning Hulk Hogan died in July 2025.

The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.

WWE Raw comes to Detroit on Monday, July 28, 2025, with Roman Reigns set to appear in the first event after the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.