Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

BarcelonaWrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, according to the digital media outlet TMZ and his NBC representative has confirmed, the American wrestler has suffered a cardiac arrest in Florida. In one of his last public appearances, he was a surprise guest at the Republican National Convention last July. 1977 and lived through the boom of wrestling in the United States during the 1980s. During his active time, Hogan held the company's championship belt on several occasions. During all these years, he also combined his work in the ring with his acting work and appeared in series such as Baywatch or movies as Rocky III.

In recent months, his health has been a topic of conversation. In fact, as reported by TMZ At the end of May, Hogan underwent neck surgery. The operation reportedly didn't go as expected, as the outlet reported, he was "between life and death," a report his wife denied. Just a year ago, during an interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, he explained that he had undergone 25 surgeries over the past decade to address issues stemming from wrestling. "When people say wrestling isn't real, it really pissed me off," he said, referring to his injuries. In 2023, the wrestler also explained a drug addiction problem.