As confirmed by People, the wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, died because of an acute myocardial infarction, which is, in common terms, called a heart attack, on July 24, 2025. Obtained by People, Hogan's medical records have shown that he had leukemia,

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released Thursday. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, the report from the District Six Medical Examiner said.

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who was arguably Tampa Bay’s biggest celebrity, died in Clearwater on Thursday morning after rescuers were summoned to his home for a reported cardiac arrest, according to city officials. Hogan was 71.