John Cena, Ric Flair and more stars paid tribute to the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan after his death at age 71 on July 24. Ric Flair spoke with PEOPLE.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71. Perhaps the most well-known and recognizable wrestler in the history of the industry, he was a major catalyst in the growth of the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

Ric Flair comments on Hulk Hogan‘s untimely passing. News broke on Thursday morning that pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away. Hogan was 71 years old at the time of his death and passed away after a medical incident at his Clearwater,

Tributes from sports icons and political figures poured in on social media after Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest.

“Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry!,” wrote Brutus Beefcake (referring to Hogan by his given name). “I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you.”

Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair and other wrestlers and celebrities shared their tributes

Wrestling legend Ric Flair shared his reaction to learning that fellow WWE Hall of Famer and close friend Hulk Hogan has died. News broke on Thursday that Hogan died from a reported cardiac arrest Thursday morning. Not long after, Flair posted a heartfelt message on Twitter.

WWE legend Ric Flair mourns the passing away of his lifelong friend, Hulk Hogan, reflecting on their close bond and unforgettable moments in the ring.

Celebrities took to social media Thursday to mourn the death of Terry Bollea, the pro wrestler and actor known as Hulk Hogan. He was 71 when he died in Florida.

Ric Flair's lavish lifestyle came from his inability to separate his true self from his wrestling character, and in the end it cost him everything.