Billed as 6-foot-7 and 300-plus pounds, his pro wrestling career began in the late 1970s, and he joined what then was known as the World Wrestling Federation in 1979.

Hulk Hogan, the 1980s icon of professional wrestling who helped propel the low-budget spectacle into the global spotlight and parlayed his prowess in the ring into pop culture stardom, died ...

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71 By Rocky Swift July 24, 20255:56 PM PDTUpdated July 25, 2025 ...

WWE women's champion Naomi spoke of Hulk Hogan's legacy and the impact he had on the pro wrestling industry after he died at the age of 71.

Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 after suffering a medical issue at his home in Florida, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday.

Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported.