Florida police are still investigating the death of professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, even after the medical examiner concluded he died of a heart attack.
In a statement Thursday, the Clearwater Police Department said, “The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that.”
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 at the age of 71 after being rushed from his Clearwater beachfront home to a hospital. Police body camera footage from that day, as well as the 911 call, has not yet been released due to the ongoing investigation.
“All of this takes time,” the department added. “Until the investigation is completed, no records related to the case, including body camera footage, can be released.”
Cause of Death and Medical History
The medical examiner’s report listed Hogan’s cause of death as natural, citing cardiac arrest. Hogan also had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm).
Police said there is no evidence of foul play. Investigators are reviewing medical records and working closely with Hogan’s family, including his children, Nick and Brooke.
“We plan to meet with the family and brief them on the case to this point, and we will share the results of the investigation with the family prior to closing the case and releasing it to the public and media,” the statement read. No timeline for public release was provided.
Family Questions and Cremation Delay
A funeral service for Hogan was held privately on August 5 in Largo, Florida. Hogan was set to be cremated, but daughter Brooke Hogan said cremation was postponed because of lingering family questions.
“With all of the speculation and uncertainty of my dad’s death, I want to personally offer to pay for an autopsy if that’s what it takes to get it done,” Brooke wrote on Instagram. “My dad’s dignity and legacy deserves it.” It remains unclear if an independent autopsy was performed.
Hogan’s Legacy
Hogan was one of the biggest stars in WWE history, headlining the first WrestleMania in 1985 and battling wrestling icons including Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock, and even WWE co-founder Vince McMahon.
He was a six-time WWE champion, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, removed in 2015 after a scandal over racist remarks, and reinstated in 2018.
Known for his charisma and larger-than-life persona, Hogan became a household name and was widely regarded as the face of professional wrestling during its peak in the 1980s and 1990s.
