WWE star dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, one of the most famous wrestling stars in America, died at the age of 71.

The star, who was born Terry Jin Polly, known as his blond -poured hair and a famous stereper, died at his home in Florida on Thursday.

Hogan began his career in wrestling in 1977, but he shot fame after signing the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), as he was known before becoming a global entertainment wrestling (WWE), in 1983.

He was one of the most prominent characters as the popularity of wrestling exploded, and later became known for its reality, Huga knows best, which was broadcast on VH1 from 2005 to 2007.

Chris Volo, director of Hogan, said that the wrestler suffers from a heart stopping at his home in Clearwar, Florida, and he died surrounded by his family.

Recently, Hogan was an audio Supporter of US President Donald Trump.

In a post on his social media website, Trump wrote that he “lost a great friend today”, “Hulkster”.

“He gave an electric speech at all at the Republican National Congress, which was one of the most prominent events in the entire week,” Hulk Hogan Maga was along the way – strong, cruel, but with the biggest heart.

WWE star underwent neck surgery in May Heart surgery In June.

In a post on Instagram, his family wrote that they had “lost a legend.”

“Do we all take condolences on the wonderful memories that he left for millions of fans around the world whose lives have touched more than four decades?” “It will be missed, but it has never forgotten.”

Police officials said on Thursday that emergency services responded to a medical call at 10:00 US ES (15:00 GMT), as they found Hogan suffering from a serious medical problem.

He was taken to the hospital, where he died at 11:17. They said that there is an investigation, but there is no suspicious activity that surrounds his death.

In a statement, WWE said It was “sad to learn the WWE of Famer Hulk Hogan Hall has passed away.”

“One of the most famous figures in pop culture, Hugan WWE helped achieve global appreciation in the 1980s.

“WWE extends its condolences to the Hugan family, friends and fans.”

Hojan’s greatest personality and talent in the arena helped make professional wrestling within the reach of the prevailing audience.

He won six tournaments in WWE and topped Wrestlemania, the signing of WWE, eight times.

It was recruited in the WWE Hall in 2005. Among the opponents of Hogan Dowen “Johnson”, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Andre the Giant.

Wrestling legend Rick Flair said He was completely shocked to hear Hogan’s death.

He said in a post on X.

Fellow of the legend in the ring mortician He also praised: “The world of wrestling has lost a real legend. His contributions to our works are invaluable, and for this I am able.”

Donald Trump Junior, the son of the American president, Publishing a personal photo with Hogan From 2024, writing: “Rip to Legend”.

Mike Johnson, Republican spokesman for the House of Representatives, Books on x: “We all have great memories of Hulk Hogan. From my childhood in the 1980s, to campaigns last year, I have always seen that he was giant in place and in life.”

“The name Hogan was synonymous with professional wrestling, as it exceeded the industry to become the American pop culture players,” said Carlos Silva, president of Wresting Brand Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

Hogan was born in the US state of Georgia in 1953, and was one of the most famous names in the history of professional wrestling.

The title “Hulk” came from comparisons with the hero of the comic book that was filmed on TV at the time, while “Hogan” was the invention of the promoter Vince McMahon, who was keen on Irish acting in WWF.

He competed for the first time in the World Nature Fund in 1979, but he became a favorite of fans and fans in the mid -1980s alongside the giant André and Rudi Piper.

Hogan was the title of the first Resmmania in New York in 1985, where he and Mr. T -Piper and Paul Orlandorf were defeated.

In the circuit, Hogan’s character was an American hero, and his magnetic character helped attract millions of viewers and convert wrestling into the revenue tyrant.

His commercial brand moved from “Hulkamania” to small and large screens, with roles in films such as Rocky III, does not carry banned, the outskirts of Commando, Mr. Nani, Santa with muscles, and the 1996 episode of Baywatch.

The rock actor Silkster Stallone said on Instagram This was “very cool and amazing skills that made Rocky III incredibly distinctive.”

Hogan also appeared in the A-TEAM team, Gremlins 2: the new batch, fixed spy and dolls from space, and his voice loan on rings of robot and American father!

In 1985, Hogan became the star of his animated chain on CBS, Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘N’ Wresting.

Hogan was first inserted into the WWE Hall in 2005, but was removed from the hall in 2015 when the WWE contract was terminated after a A tape appeared from it using a racist spectrum.

Three years ago, Gossip Gawker posted a video of him on an affair.

Hogan then sued the website on the basis of privacy, won 140 million dollars (103 million pounds) and forced him to get out of work in 2016.

In 2018, The company restored He said, he deserved a second chance, but many WWE stars, including the new day and Titus O’Neil, said he would be “difficult to forget” what Hogan said.

In recent years, Hogan has appeared in Trump’s marches and at the coach of the American election campaign.

He starred in the 2024 Republican National Congress, while tearing his shirt – a signature step – to reveal the Trump 2024 shirt.

Hogan was formulated by the crowd in his latest WWE appearance in January, when he appeared in the company’s pioneering program on Monday night to promote his brand.

He has suffered many health problems in subsequent years, as many stems from the contracts he spent in the ring.

He said in an interview with YouTube and Wrestling Logan Paul last year. “Ten rear surgeries have been replaced, both knees and both hips, shoulders – everything.”

Hogan married three times, and had two children with his first wife Linda.

Honoring, Retired WWE star description Kane Hogan as a “real legend” in a post on X.

Another former wrestling giant, Jake “Snake” Roberts wrote: “It is difficult to put the words of what Tyrick Holk Hugan Polly means wrestling and professional entertainment.

“It may disappear, but his memory and legacy will live forever. Rip Hulkster.”