Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71
Entertainment website TMZ has reported that Hogan has died after paramedics were called to his home in Clearwater, Florida, early on Thursday US time.
There are reports it was due to a cardiac arrest.
WWE Entertainment has confirmed Hogan's death.
Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by)
Acquaintances of Hogan have claimed he had been in poor health since at least the beginning of July.
But Hogan's wife Sky said that on the contrary Hogan was 'healing' and there was 'no need for panic'.
'No, he's definitely not in a coma! His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage … none of those rumours are true,' she reportedly wrote on Instagram this month.
'He's been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process.
'We've been in and out of the hospital to support that recovery.
'So truly, there's no need for the drama or panic some people try to stir up,' she added.
'He's healing, and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.'
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