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Hulk Hogan remembered by Donald Trump as ‘MAGA all the way' and ‘great friend'

Hulk Hogan remembered by Donald Trump as ‘MAGA all the way' and ‘great friend'

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US President Donald Trump has led tributes to his 'great friend' Hulk Hogan who has died at the age of 71.
Taking to X (Twitter) Trump honoured the wrestler when he wrote 'We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster'. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way. Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart.
He went on to enthuse, 'He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive'. Trump and Hogan have been friends for over 30 years having met back in the 1980s. Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan. Pic: Jeffrey Asher/ Getty Images
The US President went on to say, 'To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed'.
Hulk Hogan publicly endorsed Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention, sending the audience wild as he waved the American flag before Trump took to the stage.
The Hulkster, as he was affectionately known, passed away earlier today, apparantly from a cardiac arrest, at the age of 71. Hulk Hogan. Pic:Hulk Hogan's death was confirmed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), in a statement on X which read 'WWE is saddened to learn Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away'.
'One of pop culture's most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans'.
This evening the family of Hulk Hogan issued a statement saying 'Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones. At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends.
'May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.'
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