Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was the ring name of Terry Gene Bollea, an American professional wrestler and media personality.

Hulk Hogan was the ring name of Terry Gene Bollea, an American professional wrestler who became a global icon in the 1980s. He died in 2025 at age 71.

Early life and ring name

Terry Gene Bollea was born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1953. He later adopted the ring name Hulk Hogan, which became synonymous with his larger-than-life wrestling persona.

Wrestling career and Hulkamania

Hogan rose to major fame in the 1980s and became a central figure in the WWF/WWE boom. He won multiple world championships, including six WWF/WWE titles, and his popularity drove the term Hulkamania.

Death and legacy

Hogan died on July 24, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, at age 71. Reports identified cardiac arrest as the immediate cause. He left a lasting impact on professional wrestling and pop culture.