Hulk Hogan's Major Controversies Before His Tragic Death originally appeared on Parade. Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away at age 71 following a reported cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home on Thursday, July 24.

In death, Hulk Hogan is being remembered for a very controversial affair the WWE icon had with his daughter's best friend in 2007.

Overview Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71, due to a cardiac arrest Hogan had an illustrious Wrestling career in promotions like WWE and WCW At the same time, he had some controversies and scandals in his personal life Hulk Hogan passed away due to a cardiac arrest on July 24,

"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," they said in a statement to PEOPLE on July 24, after the news of his death was first reported by TMZ. "One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."

Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, was born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1953 and raised in Tampa. Though Hogan attended wrestling shows growing up in Florida, he started his career in entertainment as a musician,

With his red and yellow wrestling attire, bleached mustache and custom of ripping his shirt open, Hogan ascended alongside the then-WWF.

Hulk Hogan — who died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71 —appeared alongside his then-wife Linda and children Nick and Brooke on 'Hogan Knows Best' from 2005 to 2007

With the sudden news of Hulk Hogan's death, many are left wondering about the possibility of a movie based on the life of the controversial professional wrestler, reality television star, and litigant.

Hogan, who died Thursday in Florida at age 71, portrayed himself as an all-American hero, a term that itself implies a stereotype. He was Sylvester Stallone meets John Wayne in tights — only fans could actually touch him and smell the sweat if the WWF came to town.