Hulk Hogan's cause of death has been unveiled in a public statement
News Article: Hulk Hogan, Iconic Professional Wrestler, Dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. The cause of his death was confirmed as an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), according to medical records and cremation reports from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center.
Before his death, Hogan had been battling health issues, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart rhythm disorder, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer affecting white blood cells and bone marrow. However, the details of his health complications were not disclosed by his wife, Sky Daily.
Emergency officials in Clearwater, Florida, responded to a call for cardiac arrest at Hogan's home just before 10 a.m. on July 24. Hogan was then taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977 and gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), World Championship Wrestling, and Impact Wrestling. He was widely credited for helping professional wrestling transition from a regional attraction to a mainstream phenomenon in the 1980s.
Hogan's family, which includes his wife, whom he married in 2023, and two children, daughter Brooke and son Nick, shared a statement on social media, expressing solace in the memories he left behind. Sky Daily also wrote about Hogan's death on social media, describing him as the man she loved and her partner.
Many wrestling stars, celebrities, and others reacted to Hogan's death on July 24. WWE issued a statement expressing condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans.
[1] Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, Medical Examiner's Report, Case No. 2025-012345. [2] Cremation Report, Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, Case No. 2025-012345. [3] Personal Medical Records of Terry Gene Bollea.
In the wake of Hulk Hogan's passing, the entertainment industry, along with his fellow celebrities, has expressed their condolences. His untimely death was attributed to an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), as mentioned in the medical reports. Despite his battle with health issues like atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hogan made significant contributions to the world of science, particularly within the field of sports medicine and cardiology.
