World renowned wrestler Hulk Hogan dies at 71
The world famous wrestlers Terry Bollea, popularly known Hulk Hogan to fans globally has been reported dead on Thursday in his home in Clearwater, Florida United States of America (USA) at the age of 71.
Penpushing reports that the demise of Hogan was made known by his spokesperson Linda Bose, in a message, affirming that he passed away in the early hours of Thursday, describing him as great humanbeing .
“Unfortunately, we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan passed away this morning. We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend’, the statement reads.
Penpushing further reports that the deceased was one of the most famous wrestlers in history, with his big muscles, yellow and red outfits, and powerful entrance song Real American, he became the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s.
The late wrestler had millions of fans, known as “Hulkamaniacs,” who cheered him on every time he stepped into the ring, and his prime, he stood 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed about 320 pounds.
Penpushing also reports that the deceased would walk into the ring full of energy, rip off his shirt, and cup his ear to listen to the crowd shouting his name, and after winning matches, he would strike his famous poses and often wave the American flag.
The late wrestler began his wrestling career in 1977, and by the 1980s, he had become the top star of the World Wrestling Federation (now called WWE), and equally won the World Wrestling Federation (WWE) Championship six times and help make wrestling popular worldwide.
Penpushing reports that his fame in wrestling also opened the door to acting, and in 1982, he appeared in the hit film Rocky III as a tough wrestler named Thunderlips, while it is recalled that Actor Sylvester Stallone, who later brought him into the World Wrestling Federation(WWE) Hall of Fame in 2005, once said the late wrestler was so powerful during filming that he accidentally sent four stuntmen to the hospital.
The renowned late wrestler went on to act in other fun action movies, such as No Holds Barred (1989), Suburban Commando (1991), Mr. Nanny (1993), and Santa With Muscles (1996) and also starred in the TV show Thunder in Paradise in 1994.
Penpushing further reports that over the years, he made guest appearances on popular shows like The A-Team, Baywatch, and Gremlins 2, and even voiced cartoon characters in Robot Chicken and American Dad!
The career of Hogan, however, in 2025 faced problems, and was removed from the World Wrestling Federation (WWE) Hall of Fame after a recording came out where he used a racist word, but he later apologised and brought back into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
Penpushing also reports that Hogan, even with his ups and downs, remained one of the biggest names in wrestling history, who brought excitement and energy to millions of fans and inspired many young wrestlers, however, today the world remembers him not just as a wrestler, but as someone who helped make wrestling fun and exciting for a whole generation.
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