Wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday in Florida after suffering from cardiac arrest earlier that day, according to reports from TMZ Sports.
Hogan, who changed the game in professional wrestling and sparked a craze known as “Hulkamania” in the ’80s, made headlines when he showed up at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 to back then-presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
“As an entertainer, I usually steer clear of politics,” Hogan commented. “But after what our country has endured over the past four years, especially with everything that went down last weekend, I can’t stay quiet any longer.”
Hogan passionately declared, “Let Trumpmania run wild, brother! Let it reign again! Let’s make America great again!”
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Though Hogan had previously backed both ex-President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney in earlier elections, he had yet to decide on his preferred candidate for 2024. However, after the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, he made it clear whose name he would check off on election day.
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Reflecting on the difficult situation, Hogan shared in a Fox News interview, “When I saw Trump standing tall with his fist in the air, blood on his face — like a genuine warrior — I knew this is what America really needs right now.”
At the RNC, Hogan emphasized similar sentiments regarding Trump.
“I’ve faced off against some of the toughest folks out there,” said Hogan. “I know tough when I see it, and let me be clear, brother — Donald Trump is the toughest of them all.”
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Details surrounding Hogan’s death are still scarce.
In a heartfelt social media tribute, White House spokesperson Harrison Fields posted on X, saying: “Rest In Peace, BROTHER.”
Meanwhile, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) paid tribute to Hogan, calling him one of pop culture’s “most recognizable figures” and offering condolences to his family and friends. “We are heartbroken to learn of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan’s passing,” WWE shared in a post on X. “He played a pivotal role in making WWE a global phenomenon in the 1980s, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans during this time.”
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