Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Kathmandu: Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died Thursday at age 71 in Clearwater, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest, police confirmed. He was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after emergency responders arrived at his home. No foul play was suspected.

Born Terry Bollea, Hogan was the face of WWE in the 1980s and a global phenomenon with his signature “Hulkamania” persona. He won six WWE titles and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, later reinstated in 2018 after a controversy over racist remarks.

Hogan was also active in television, movies, and conservative politics, endorsing Donald Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention. He had recently taken on a leadership role in a new wrestling league promoting unscripted pro wrestling.