Hulk Hogan fighter dies after cardiac arrest at 71, says website

The legendary wrestling fighter Hulk Hogan died at age 71 at his residence in Clearwater, Florida, according to TMZ Sports, on Thursday (24). Medical teams were sent to the WWE icon house in the early hours of the morning.

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Paramedics and police vehicles attended Hogan's residence in large numbers. The fighter was transported on a stretcher to an ambulance after the emergency call related to a cardiac arrest.

Death happens a few weeks after his wife, Sky, deny rumors about his health. At the time, she stated that his heart was strong during her recovery of surgeries. Last month, information circulated that Hogan would be hospitalized, but it was only symptoms resulting from a neck procedure in May.

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Hogan's death ends the career of one of the greatest personalities of professional wrestling. Hulk turned the wrestling into family entertainment. The sport attracted a restricted audience before him, but his theatrical performances in the ring captivated children and their parents, boosting the sport.

In 1996, Hogan moved from hero to villain by creating NWO (New World Order), adopting the character Hollywood Hulk Hogan. This transformation increased its fame and the popularity of professional wrestling.

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Hogan's trajectory included important clashes at WWE. Among them, the combat against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at Wrestlemania X8 in 2002 and the confrontation with Andre “The Giant” in WM 3. The fighter also starred rivalries with Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage.

Hulk Hogan joined WWE's fame hall in 2005. In 2015, he was removed after a scandal involving racist comments made during an intimate meeting that was secretly recorded. The Gawker website published the video, leading Hogan to process the company. He won the lawsuit. In 2020, he returned to the Hall of Fame as a member of NWO.

The fighter built a cinema career, which began in 1982 with the movie “Rocky III,” where he played the character Thunderlips. Its resume includes appearances in “No Holds Barred,” “Suburban Commando” and “Mr. Nanny.” On television, she starred in the reality show “Hogan Knows Best,” With her family: Linda, Nick and Brooke.

In May this year, Hogan launched Real American Freestyle, an amateur league of wrestling. The first event is scheduled for August 30 at Fox Nation. There is no information on the future of this project after its death.

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