Exactly one week after the passing of Hulk Hogan, alias Terry Bollea, the exact circumstances surrounding his demise have come to light. On July 24th, in Clearwater, Florida, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to his residence in response to an apparent cardiac arrest, where they found the wrestling legend, aged 71, deceased.
According to a comprehensive cremation authorization report procured by The Hollywood Reporter from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, Hogan succumbed to an acute myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack. His death was officially deemed natural and attested to by his personal physician. Furthermore, the report revealed that Hogan had a medical history inclusive of atrial fibrillation, a cardiac condition, as well as CLL leukemia, a blood and bone marrow cancer.
Hogan leaves an indelible mark as a beloved television wrestler and a prominent Hollywood personality who emerged onto the scene in the 1980s. Throughout his storied career, he garnered six World Wrestling Entertainment championship titles. Standing at an imposing 6'7" and weighing 320 pounds during his prime, Hogan would storm into the ring adorned in yellow trunks, boots, and a bandana, his muscular physique rippling under the stage lights. Accompanied by his iconic "Real American" entrance theme, he would dramatically tear open his singlet and cup his ear to the thunderous applause of the eager crowd.
Post-match, Hogan ensured the audience got their money's worth by once again cupping his ear and striking a heroic pose, flexing his "24-inch python" arms and often waving a large American flag. This was the essence of "Hulkamania."
Beyond the squared circle, Hogan's Hollywood career saw him star in films such as Rocky III (1982), No Holds Barred (1989), Suburban Commando (1991), Mr. Nanny (1993), and Santa With Muscles (1996). He also featured prominently in the 1994 syndicated series Thunder in Paradise. Additionally, he made cameo appearances as himself in a myriad of television shows, ranging from The A-Team and Baywatch to Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Spy Hard (1996), and Muppets From Space (1999). His voice even lent character to episodes of Robot Chicken and American Dad!
In this way, Hogan's legacy lives on, etched forever in the annals of wrestling history and Hollywood glamour.
