Pro Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71

Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star known for his contributions to professional wrestling and support for Donald Trump, passed away at the age of 71, as confirmed by World Wrestling Entertainment on July 24. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Reports from NBC News and TMZ indicated that Hogan died at his home in Florida. Throughout his career, Hogan played a significant role in popularizing professional wrestling, particularly during the 1980s, and also ventured into Hollywood with films like Rocky III and Santa With Muscles.

Born as Terry Gene Bollea in 1953, Hogan rose to fame as a wrestler and became a household name, appearing in various media outlets and events. Despite facing controversies, including a suspension by WWE in 2015 for using a racial slur, Hogan remained a prominent figure in the wrestling industry.

His legacy includes multiple inductions into the WWE Hall of Fame and his iconic matches, such as facing Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at WrestleMania in 2002. Hogan's impact on wrestling and entertainment will be remembered by fans worldwide.

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