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.
Stars Who Slay For Cotton Candy Day … Too Sweet To Handle!
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Taste the magic from these sweet stars who are soft, sweet, and dreamy! It’s Cotton Candy Day, and the celebs are here to brighten up your Sunday … in every single way 😜!
Billie Eilishbrought her sweet tooth to the ‘gram, BLACKPINK’s Lisa swirled up some pink n’ blue magic, and get lost in the clouds with actor Michael Cimino!
Chris Hemsworth and his daughter stick together like spun sugar …
And, “Vanderpump Rules” alum Scheana Shay is a New York Times Best Seller, AND a cotton candy fanatic!
Float like cotton candy right into our poppin’ photo gallery!
Calvin Johnson Stafford’s A Hall Of Famer And An MVP Guarantees It!!!!
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IsMatthew Stafford a Hall of Famer?? If you ask his favorite target in Detroit, Calvin Johnson, we will absolutely see the quarterback in Canton one day … but he tells TMZ Sports an MVP trophy on his résumé solidifies his chances.
We spoke with Johnson amid one of Stafford’s best seasons … and he said the game “looks easy to him right now.”
“He’s playing good football. He has some great receivers around him. Seems like the offensive line is doing a great job as well.”
Despite a rough game last Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, in which he threw his first interception since Week 3 en route to a 31-28 loss for the Rams, there is still a belief that he is a front-runner for the NFL MVP.
The bigger picture, however, is with the 37-year-old creeping closer to hanging up his cleats … will he end up in the Hall of Fame??
“Matthew has a Hall of Fame talent, 100%,” Johnson said. “Matthew’s able to add that Super Bowl to his résumé, which is what you look for in the Hall of Fame quarterback. So that’s one huge bar that he was able to hop over.”
“The way he did it as well. Leaving Detroit and doing it in his first year with a better culture, a better team, with better players around him. He just wanted to show that we had the guy in Detroit the whole time.”
While Johnson believes it’s already cemented, he says that MVP makes it undeniable.
With five games left to go … the Rams still have a lot to play for — as the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers are tied with L.A. at nine wins apiece.
Plenty of time for Matthew to make his statement to win MVP!!
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.