Washington, July 25: Famous WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan (71) has died of cardiac arrest in Florida, USA.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan was suffering from neck and back pain. He underwent neck surgery in May. He was in a coma for a few days and died in a hospital on Thursday morning without any treatment.
Born in Georgia on August 11, 1953, Hulk Hogan was one of the most recognizable wrestlers in professional wrestling in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was known for his handlebar mustache, yellow glasses, and bandanas wrapped around his head. His catchphrase Hulkamania was loved by fans
A six-time WWE champion, he had appeared in films, TV shows, and commercials. Hulk Hogan's eccentric behavior and dramatic performances attracted millions of new fans, especially children and families, at a time when wrestling was not so popular.
Hulk Hogan was first inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. However, in 2015, the media outlet Gawker reported on Hogan's alleged racist remarks after he published a sex tape.
Hogan was subsequently removed from the Hall of Fame. After the incident became a worldwide sensation, Hogan filed a lawsuit against Gawker and won a large sum of money in damages. Gawker eventually went bankrupt due to the financial losses caused by Hogan's case.