Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, dead at 71
The news was first reported by TMZ on Thursday, July 24. WWE confirmed the news.
"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the company said in a statement. "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."
Hogan was influential in the rise of wrestling worldwide and was WWE's first major star. He was a six-time WWE Champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, once in 2005 and in 2020 as part of the New World Order.
He made his last appearance for WWE in January at the Netflix debut of Monday Night Raw in Inglewood, California.
(This story will be updated with more information.)
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