Hulk Hogan’s Death Confirmed as Heart Failure
- Hulk Hogan died from a heart attack on July 24 2025.
- He had a history of atrial fibrillation and leukemia CLL.
- His wife Sky Daily denied earlier coma rumors.
- WWE held a tribute event honoring his legacy.
The wrestling world mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan, who passed away at 71. His official cause of death has now been confirmed, shedding light on his final health struggles.
The WWE legend died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, according to medical reports. The Pinellas County Forensic Science Center confirmed the cause, noting Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm.
Additionally, records revealed Hogan privately battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer. His wife, Sky Daily, had previously dismissed health rumors, stating,
“His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage” .
First responders rushed to his Clearwater, Florida, home on July 24 after a cardiac arrest call. He was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital shortly after.
A Wrestling Icon’s Legacy and Final DaysHulk’s cause of death confirmed as. a heart attack.
Medical records obtained by the Post from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center also revealed that Hogan had a history of leukemia and a-fib. His leukemia diagnosis had not been publicly disclosed prior to his death. pic.twitter.com/D5lptoWqyO
— Booker (@RealBookerScott) July 31, 2025
Hogan’s manager, Jimmy Hart, had recently shared optimistic updates, posting,
“Hulk is going great, doing phenomenal!”
just days before his passing. Yet, the wrestler had undergone multiple surgeries, including a four-level neck fusion in May 11.
WWE honored him in a statement:
“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition”.
His daughter Brooke Hogan, despite past estrangement, wrote,
“When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him”.
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Last Updated on July 31, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
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