HULK HOGAN DEAD AT 71......i was never a wrestling fan but he was americana ....... all around good american bloke ..... he was funny ...... and did a lot for america ...... we lost greatness ......... RIP hulkster.......
Hulk Hogan, the WWE wrestler and ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71.
Hogan suffered a cardiac arrest and emergency responders were called to his home in Clearwater, Florida where they were unable to revive him, according to TMZ.
The former WWE fighter was rumoured to be unwell earlier this year, apparently suffering from neck problems.
Hogan emerged as a key ally of Mr Trump during the election campaign, memorably ripping his shirt off at the Republican National Convention (RNC).
After the wrestler delivered a speech to the RNC, Mr Trump blew him a kiss from his seat.
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, paid tribute to him, writing: “RIP to Hulk Hogan... An American legend.”
Famed for his flamboyant personality and impressive physique, Hogan was one of the stars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) who helped usher in the sports professional era in the 1980s.
He won the WWF Championship five times and is known as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
He became one of the great stars of entertainment wrestling, where he coined the catchphrase “brother” when addressing his opponents.
Following his retirement from the sport, Hogan pursued a career in acting and went on to dabble in politics.
He appeared in Rocky III in 1982 and starred in several film and television shows, including a reality series that focused on his home life with his then-wife, Linda, and their children Brooke and Nick.
He is also known for putting his name to various lines of merchandise including microwavable “Hulkster burgers” sold at Walmart.
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