US wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71

New Delhi: Legendary American wrestler Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away on Thursday, July 24, at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.  According to TMZ, medics rushed to the residence, and the wrestling legend was stretchered into an ambulance but could not be revived.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed Hogan’s death on social media, extending heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan rose to become one of the most iconic and influential figures in professional wrestling history. With his trademark handlebar moustache, colorful bandanas, and electrifying charisma, Hogan transcended the sport to become a global cultural phenomenon during the 1980s, spearheading WWE’s (then WWF) meteoric rise to mainstream popularity.

Often hailed as the face of wrestling’s golden era, Hogan’s slogan — “Train, say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and believe in yourself” — inspired millions of fans, especially children. His career took off after joining Vince McMahon’s WWF in 1983. A year later, Hogan captured his first WWF Championship by defeating The Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden, sparking the era of “Hulkamania.” IANS

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