Trump led a wave of tributes honoring Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, who lived in Clearwater, Florida. WWE star died of cardiac arrest at age 71.

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WWE icon Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports first reported on Thursday. Hogan was a vocal supporter of Trump and attended the 2024 Republican National Convention and Trump’s campaign rally in Madison Square Garden last year.

Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, has died at 71. Audio obtained by TMZ indicates that the retired professional wrestler suffered cardiac arrest at his Florida home on Thursday morning.

Hulk Hogan, who died Thursday at the age of 71, will be remembered as a true icon of professional wrestling. His extraordinary star power helped turn the fledgling wrestling industry into a global phenomenon that rivals traditional sports in reach, income and cultural impact.

Former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan famously ripped off his shirt in support of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention last summer, in a resurfaced clip following his death. Hogan spoke at the RNC on behalf of Trump as part of his re-election campaign.