Srinagar: The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Famer, legendary Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) has passed away at the age of 71, multiple reports said reported on Thursday.
According to a report, paramedics were rushed to the WWE icon’s residence in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday morning for a cardiac arrest.
The report further added that the former WWE champion was seen being carried out on a stretcher before being taken to a nearby hospital in an ambulance.
The WWE, in an official statement, offered its condolences on the passing of Hogan, who won six world titles at the company.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the sports entertainment promotion said in a statement.
“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
“WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Hogan underwent a major heart surgery in June. The unfortunate news came just days after his wife, Sky, had denied the rumours regarding him being in a coma and asserted that his husband’s heart was ‘strong’ as he had recovered from the surgery.
Earlier this year, rumours were on the rise that Hulk Hogan was on a ‘deathbed’, but sources close to the legendary wrestler had reportedly assured that he was doing fine.