Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away following fatal complications with his heart this morning. As news has just broken, details of his passing remain ultimately unclear. He was 71 years old.
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According to TMZ Sports, Hulk Hogan experienced cardiac issues in his Florida home in Clearwater early this morning (July 24).
The outlet shared obtained operator audio, where the operator mentioned a "cardiac arrest." It is unknown who made the call to the emergency services.
Police cars and EMTs swiftly arrived to Hulk Hogan's home. They transported the wrestler out on a stretcher into an ambulance.
It is unclear if he was still alive at that point or not. According to the outlet, however, he has died. It is likely he died on the way to a hospital or inside one. Which establishment he was brought to hasn't been revealed, however.
The circumstances remain heavily unknown. As the story is still developing, stay here for more details as they come through.
Hulk Hogan Taps Out After Medical Battles
Recently, concerns for Hulk Hogan's health had been circulating. It had previously been said that he was on death's door and in a coma. His wife, Sky Daily, shut down the rumors, however, and claimed that he was still going strong.
Concerns were brushed off as Daily said Hogan was simply recovering from a neck procedure he underwent in May. What was really happening will surely get revealed before long, however. It is possible she was covering so Hulk Hogan could live in peace in his final months without concerned fans encroaching on him.
Hulk Hogan is one of the most iconic wrestlers to hit the scene in 1983. Although he initially adopted a heroic persona, he became a villain when he launched his New World Order in 2015. He has recently been enjoying stepping into politics with his unwavering support of Donald Trump, especially during the election.
Only two days after the death of Ozzy Osbourne, fans of both the singer and wrestler will surely be beside themselves.
I hope his friends and family receive the help and support they need during this trying time.
