Ron DeSantis Aug. 1 Is Hulk Hogan Day … After WWE Legend’s Death
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Hulk Hoganis being honored with an entire day in his home state following his death … as Florida Governor Ron DeSantisjust declared Friday, August 1, 2025 “Hulk Hogan Day.”
DeSantis made the gesture official in a letter released on Thursday … saying beyond Friday being Hogan Day, he is calling on state flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and other buildings in Pinellas County.
“Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia, but moved to Tampa at a young age. He began his wrestling career in 1977 and rose to fame after joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE),” DeSantis wrote.
“His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the ‘Hulkster’ was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today. He was a true Floridian through and through.”
TMZ Sports broke the news last week that the WWE legend passed away at the age of 71.
According to medical records, he had a history of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes irregular heartbeat. It also diagnosed him with chronic lymphocytic leukemia … but details about the cancer are unclear.
The wrestling world has honored the Hall of Famer ever since his tragic passing. WWE paid tribute to him with a 10-bell salute on Friday Night SmackDown, Monday Night RAW and NXT.
AEW also took time to remember Hogan during “AEW Collision” last Saturday.