Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.
Medics were dispatched to the WWE icon’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning … with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”
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A video of the scene outside Hogan’s residence shows responders desperately trying to save his life as he was transported to an ambulance.
In the clip, several paramedics appear to be conducting chest compressions as Hogan is wheeled to the emergency vehicle.
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Cops tell us officials responded to the call at 9:51 AM … and Hogan was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue personnel before being taken to a nearby hospital.
He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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During a news conference Thursday afternoon, Clearwater Police Maj. Nate Burnside said Hulk died at 11:17 AM … before adding, there are “no signs of foul play or suspicious activity.”
Just a few weeks ago, Hogan’s wife, Sky, whom he married in September 2023, denied rumors he was in a coma … stating his heart was “strong” as he recovered from surgeries.
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We broke the story last month — there were rumblings Hogan was on his “deathbed” … but we were told at the time he was just dealing with the symptoms of a neck procedure he underwent in May.
Hulk, born Terry Gene Bollea, transformed professional wrestling into a family entertainment sport. Before Hulk, wrestling catered to a fairly narrow audience. Hulk’s theatrics in the ring were magnetic for children and their parents, and it supercharged the sport.
Hogan kickstarted a pop culture phenomenon with “Hulkamania” after defeating the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984 — a craze that never went away, and his signature bandana and handlebar mustache were often copied by fans in crowds for decades.
In 1996, Hulk transformed himself from hero to villain … he created the NWO — New World Order — and became Hollywood Hulk Hogan. It propelled him and professional wrestling to even more fame.
Hogan had countless iconic performances … including a matchup against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania X8 in 2002 and a face-off with Andre the Giant at WM 3 — and had memorable feuds with Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage.
Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was removed in 2015 after a scandal erupted over racist comments while he was being secretly recorded during a sexual encounter. Gawker posted the clip and Hulk subsequently sued, winning the lawsuit.
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Hulk was inducted a second time in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 … this time as a member of NWO.
WWE released a statement on Hogan’s death … saying, “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.”
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Hulk was the star of the 2024 Republican National Convention, when he set the room ablaze with theatrics.
Hulk had an amazingly successful movie career, beginning in 1982, with “Rocky III,” playing the iconic character Thunderlips. He also starred in “No Holds Barred,” “Suburban Commando” and “Mr. Nanny.”
And there’s more … Hogan starred in the hit VH1 reality show, “Hogan Knows Best,” with his family … Linda, Nick and Brooke.
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What’s amazing about Hulk … he had scores of surgeries as a result of wrestling injuries. He told Harvey during a taping of “Object-ified” he had no original body parts left.
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The last time we spoke with Hulk was back in May … as he was launching Real American Freestyle … an amateur wrestling league. The first event is August 30 on Fox Nation.
Rising country star Tucker Wetmore sings that a lady in his life kept on doing him wrong in his new track … and, we now know who he means — his model ex!
Here’s the deal … “Proving Me Right” — the singer-songwriter’s newest single — came out Friday, and Wetmore airs some grievances in it, calling out a woman in his life who’s been jerking him around.
For example, Tucker singer, “Yeah, I saw what you was just chasin’/Queen bee, the game that you’re playin’/Ain’t worth the whiskey I wasted” and “Keep on doin’ me wrong now, baby / Bout time they get to know ya, baby.”
Basically … he’s getting over some girl who he feels wronged him — and our sources say it’s in fact about Bryana Ferringer, a Nashville-based model who recently went through a split with TW.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … the two dated for a little under a year — and now she’s dating Riley Green, another country star who’s received a ton of praise for his track “you look like you love me,” a duet with Ella Langley.
We’re told the cover art’s even a message about Tucker and Bryanna relationship … the truck on the record appeared in the music video “Wind Up Missin’ You” — and, she was the main woman in that clip.
To be clear, our sources say Tucker’s not trying to throw shade … we’re told he’s just calling out a pattern he sees in his ex’s behavior — especially about her penchant for country artists.
We’ve reached out to Tucker’s team for more info … so far, no word back.
Cassie Randolph Take This Rose … And Your Husband’s Hand in Marriage!!!
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Cassie Randolph never starred on “The Bachelorette” … and, now she never will — because she and her man Brighton Reinhardt just tied the knot!
The season 23 winner of “The Bachelor” and her better half flew down to Costa Rica to say “I do” … and, they looked head over heels before they made it official.
CR kept it classic in a timeless white dress with a veil streaking down her long blonde locks … while BR looked stylish in an all-black suit — a white rose sticking out of his jacket pocket.
The two laughed together, kissed … and, genuinely looked like they were in the midst of the happiest day of their lives as they walked up to the altar to say their vows.
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Cassie’s sister, actress Michelle Randolph, was also in attendance … and, we’re told she got pretty emotional during the ceremony’s loving moments.
Of course, this wasn’t the life Cassie imagined for herself when she won “The Bachelor” back in 2019 when Colton Underwood gave her the season’s final rose.
Instead of marriage certificate, Randolph procured a temporary restraining order against Colton … claiming he was stalking her and alleging he even put a tracking device on her car. She dropped it a couple months later — telling the court she felt safe again.
In 2021, she started dating Brighton … and, it’s been happily ever after since.
Kanye West & Bianca Censori ‘Runaway’ to South Korea … Autograph Time in Airport
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Kanye West and Bianca Censori are traveling the world together again … with fans catching them arriving in South Korea early Saturday morning.
The husband and wife duo landed at Incheon International Airport just outside of Seoul around 6 AM local time … and, while they were almost certainly exhausted from the overnight flight, Ye stopped to sign a few John Hancocks for fans.
Check out the clip … West doesn’t speak, but he quickly scrawls his name on a few different items before walking off with his better half and their security.
While we’ve seen both Kanye and Bianca several times in recent months, we haven’t seen them together as much — pretty different from the beginning of their relationship in 2023 when the two were running all over the world hand in hand.
Of course, Censori shocked everyone by showing up basically naked to the Grammy Awards red carpet back in February … before she and Ye made a hasty exit.
More recently, we’ve seen Bianca spending time with her family and taking care of some personal appointments … like earlier this week when we she tried to cover up her identity by using a pair of spandex shorts she stripped off.
Kanye usually rocks the stage with a concert or two when out in Korea or Japan, even though it doesn’t appear he has anything on the books.
Don’t be surprised if we see him dominating the stage in the next couple days … with Bianca backing him up from her seat, of course!