Hogan, possibly the biggest star in WWE’s history, died on July 24 at 71.Chris Carlson/The Associated Press
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released Thursday.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, the report from the District Six Medical Examiner said.
Hogan, 71, was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics arrived at his home in Clearwater, Florida to answer a call about a cardiac arrest on the morning of July 24, police said.
Hulk Hogan’s wrestling career had no shortage of made-in-Canada moments
Hogan was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history, known for both his larger-than-life personality and his in-ring exploits. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even WWE co-founder Vince McMahon.
Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing professional wrestler who turned the sport into a massive business and cultural touchstone, died Thursday at 71. As WWE's biggest star, he won at least six championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
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