How Did Hulk Hogan Die? Inside the WWE Star's Quiet Health Struggles at the End of His Life

So, how did Hulk Hogan die? Here's everything to know about the professional wrestler's death and final days.

How did Hulk Hogan die?

Hulk Hogan during his Hulkamania Tour on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.
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Hogan died of an acute myocardial infarction, which is more commonly known as a heart attack.

According to the dispatch audio from the day of his death, first responders responded to a call for a person suffering cardiac arrest. They attempted to revive the wrestler with CPR for 30 minutes before he was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Medical records obtained by PEOPLE revealed that Hogan had atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats, and a history of leukemia, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells, which he had not made public.

The medical examiner ruled the manner of his death as natural.

Where did Hulk Hogan die?

Hulk Hogan attends the premiere of "War Of The Worlds" on June 23, 2005 in New York City.
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On July 24, 2025, around 9:51 a.m. local time, police were called to Hogan's $11 million beachfront home in Clearwater Beach, Fla., which he bought in 2012, per the Robb Report.

He was transported to Morton Plant Hospital about a half hour later, where he was declared dead, per a report from the Clearwater Police Department.

Just days before his death, his manager, Jimmy Hart, denied that the pro wrestler was experiencing any health issues, writing in a since-deleted post on X that he was "doing phenomenal" and had just spent a night singing karaoke with his son.

"It's almost like disbelief that it happened, because he was just always talking about how grateful he was for that day and excited for the next day and to see the sunrise," Nick later told PEOPLE. "The hardest part is never being able to fully prepare for something like that."

How old was Hulk Hogan when he died?

Hulk Hogan visits SiriusXM Studios on October 13, 2011 in New York.
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Hogan, born Terrence Gene Bollea on Aug. 11, 1953, was 71 when he died, just shy of turning 72. Though he had been retired from wrestling for over a decade, he said in Hulk Hogan: Real American that he still felt "35 or 40 years old."

"I feel okay, but it's a pain in the butt, you know, because I have my son take the tops off water bottles all the time for me because I can't turn 'em," the WWE legend told filmmakers. "Keeps me humble, keeps me very grateful."

What was the public’s reaction to Hulk Hogan’s death?

The WWE mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan during SmackDown on July 25, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The impact of Hogan's death was felt across the wrestling world. In the weeks following, the WWE paid tribute to the 12-time world champion during SmackDown, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared Aug. 1, 2025, as "Hulk Hogan Day" in the state.

Though he was laid to rest in a private funeral, fans also shared their gratitude for the famed wrestler's contributions to the sport.

"You sold out every arena and stadium across the country in your prime as Hulk Hogan, on your way to becoming the greatest of all time," actor and former pro wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wrote on Instagram.

He continued, "From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and forever... thank you for the house, brother… thank you, for the house."

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