The wrestling world mourns the loss of an actual wrestling icon. Terry Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, passed away today in Clearwater, FL, at the age of 71.

One of the biggest names in pro wrestling history, Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s with the WWF, now WWE. He transcended the sport and took it to heights never seen before, helping pave the way for the company’s future.

His historic career, which was defined by a larger-than-life presence in the ring, has been met with some controversy outside the ring. Still, it is hard to find a person who doesn’t know the name Hulk Hogan.

Paramedics responded on Thursday to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, FL, on a cardiac arrest call. He was treated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hogan had two children, Brooke and Nick, with his first wife, Linda, who filed for divorce in 2007. Hogan was remarried to Jennifer McDaniel in 2010, until they divorced in 2022.

Hogan and Eric Bishoff recently started a wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle. The first event is scheduled for August 30th in Cleveland, OH. As of this writing, there is no word about the promotion’s future.

We at Turnbuckle Times send our condolences to the entire Bollea family during this difficult time! We will keep you posted as further details develop.