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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71, cause of death revealed

Hulk Hogan, one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, has died at age 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Here is what we know.

By Josh Sanchez

Hulk Hogan talks up the Hulkamania during a press conference promoting Starcade.
Hulk Hogan talks up the Hulkamania during a press conference promoting Starcade. / Delores Delvin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The professional wrestling world is in mourning after news surfaced that Hulk Hogan has died at age 71. On Thursday, July 24, parademics were dispatched to the WWE legend's home in Clearwater, Florida.

Paramedics were responding to a report of "cardiac arrest," according to TMZ Sports.

"A slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan's home ... and the icon was carried on a stretcher and into an ambulance," the report reads.

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Hogan was treated at his home by Clearwater Fire & Rescue, before being transported to the local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police are expected to provide more information at a press conference later Thursday afternoon.

Former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan before the fight between Colby Covington (red gloves) and Joaquin Buckley
Former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan before the fight between Colby Covington (red gloves) and Joaquin Buckley / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

In recent weeks, there had been rumors that Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was in a coma. His wife, Sky, denied those rumors. Other rumors claimed Hogan was on his "deathbed," but Sky and TMZ reported he was recovering from surgeries, including a neck procedure performed in May.

Our deepest condolences go out to Hogan's family and friends during this incredibly difficult and tragic time.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.

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