The official cause of death for the legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was disclosed a week after his unexpected passing. Medical documents reveal that the iconic athlete died from a heart attack.
According to the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center report, as first featured on page 6 of the New York Post, new details emerged about the health struggles Hogan faced. Terry Bollea, known as Hogan, passed away on July 24th at the age of 71.
The medical examiner’s report states that Hogan’s death was natural, specifying acute myocardial infarction, the medical term for a heart attack, as the cause.
Additionally, the report uncovered Hogan’s history of atrial fibrillation (AFIB), a condition marked by irregular and often rapid heartbeats. In a surprising discovery, the records also revealed Hogan had chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a form of cancer affecting white blood cells—information that had not been publicly known before.
Hogan’s passing shocked many, despite rumors about his health deteriorating after a significant neck surgery in May. Official reports confirm he experienced cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office confirmed that they received and approved the request for cremation, though details about the timing have not been disclosed.
Fan Take: This news deeply resonates with WWE fans as Hulk Hogan was a cornerstone of wrestling’s golden era, and his health battles highlight the physical toll the sport can take on its athletes. Understanding his struggles brings awareness to the importance of wellness and support for wrestlers both during and after their careers, potentially influencing how the sport cares for its stars in the future.
