Hulk Hogan, the world-famous professional wrestler and Tampa Bay celebrity, died Thursday morning at 71, Clearwater authorities confirmed to Axios.
State of play: Clearwater fire and police personnel responded just before 10am to Hogan’s Clearwater Beach home to reports of cardiac arrest, spokesperson Rob Shaw told Axios.
- Rescue crews treated Hogan, whose given name is Terry Bollea, at his home, then took him to Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, where doctors pronounced him dead at 11:17am.
- Clearwater police Maj. Nate Burnside at a press conference said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity, though police were still investigating, as is protocol.
What they’re saying: “I’m strongly encouraging everyone to keep the family in your thoughts and respect their privacy during this difficult time,” Burnside said.
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- Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector on X called Hogan “an…