Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead aged 71: What was his cause of death?
The iconic former wrestler was confirmed to have died on Thursday. He held the WWE World Championship belt six times.
Shockwaves have swept through the wrestling world with the news of the sad death of Hulk Hogan, the iconic former American wrestler.
The news was first reported by TMZ on Thursday, confirming the death of the wrestling star at the age of 71. The iconic fighter held the WWE World Championship six times, becoming the undisputed champion. He was also a two-time Royal Rumble winner.
TMZ reports that medics were dispatched to the star’s house in Clearwater, Florida in the early hours of Thursday morning. He was taken into an ambulance but it was later confirmed that Hulk Hogan had died of cardiac arrest.
Hogan was a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the ring. He was an icon who connected with fans of all ages and was one of the most enduring and well-known figures in the world of wrestling.
Hogan often made headlines for his alliances with other American sports icons, such as Dennis Rodman. His fame was so great that he made an appearance in the movie Rocky III. He also made him the wrestler with the most WrestleMania appearances in the history of the event, highlighting his incredible appeal.
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