Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, with new 911 audio revealing that emergency responders were dispatched for a cardiac arrest at his Florida home.
The audio, obtained by TMZ, captures an operator alerting medics to Hogan’s residence in Clearwater, Florida, where the WWE Hall of Famer was reportedly found unresponsive.
“Disturbing 911 audio as medics rushed to home of Hulk Hogan where WWE icon lay dying of cardiac arrest,” one report noted.
Disturbing 911 audio as medics rushed to home of Hulk Hogan where WWE icon lay dying of cardiac arrest .. pic.twitter.com/ljHWq6D17I
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Heavy Police and EMT Presence at Scene
TMZ reported that multiple police vehicles and ambulances were seen outside Hogan’s home on Thursday.
The wrestling legend was reportedly stretchered out and taken by ambulance. No official cause of death has been released at this time.
WWE Issues Statement
The WWE confirmed the news in a public message on X:
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away… WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Hogan, born Terry Bollea, was instrumental in turning WWE into a global brand in the 1980s and became one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture.
Recent Health Issues
Hogan had reportedly undergone neck surgery earlier this year, though it’s unclear whether that procedure was connected to Thursday’s incident.
The wrestling world and millions of fans are mourning the loss of a man known as much for his charisma as his legendary in-ring career.