Police Confirm Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death, No Foul Play Suspected – Authorities in Clearwater, Florida have officially confirmed that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan—real name Terry Bollea—passed away from cardiac arrest on Thursday morning. He was 71 years old.
According to a public statement from the Clearwater Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched to Hogan’s home at 9:51 a.m. following a medical emergency reported as cardiac arrest. Clearwater Fire & Rescue personnel provided treatment at the scene before Hogan was transported by Sunstar paramedics to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His official time of death was recorded as 11:17 a.m. Eastern Time.
“Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach,” the statement read. “The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”
During a press conference held later in the day, police confirmed that a standard death investigation is underway, though no foul play or suspicious circumstances are suspected. Officials also stated they are offering Hogan’s family all available support resources and requested that the public and media respect their privacy during this time of grief.
At this stage, law enforcement is not releasing additional information but assured the public that further updates would be provided when appropriate.
Meanwhile, tributes have poured in from across the wrestling and entertainment worlds. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, along with Ric Flair, Kevin Nash, and other wrestling legends, have taken to social media to honor Hogan’s legacy and impact.
Police Confirm Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death, No Foul Play Suspected
