Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71
Local authorities in Clearwater, Florida, responded to a cardiac arrest call on Thursday morning.
Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook.
Hogan, born Terry Bollea, was one of WWE's biggest stars.
He headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a mainstay for years, facing opponents like Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock, The Undertaker and even WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
He won multiple WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Outside wrestling, Hogan was a well-known celebrity, appearing in films, TV shows, and starring in the VH1 reality series Hogan Knows Best, which followed his family life.
WWE posted a tribute on X, saying it was saddened to learn the WWE Hall of Famer had 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," it said.
In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million (£85.1 million) in a lawsuit against Gawker Media.
Hogan sued after the company posted a sex tape in 2012 showing him with his former best friend's wife, arguing it was a violation of his privacy.
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