The Brief
- Legendary WWE icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday. He was 71.
- Medics rushed to his home in Clearwater, Florida, near Tampa.
- Though born in Georgia, Hogan was raised in Florida and maintained deep ties to the state throughout his life and career, including opening Hogan’s Beach Shop in Clearwater and Orlando.
- He rose to global fame during the “Hulkamania” era after rejoining WWE in 1983, becoming a six-time champion and headlining the first WrestleMania.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Legendary WWE star Hulk Hogan died Thursday morning in Clearwater, Florida. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was 71.
Clearwater Fire Rescue and first responders rushed to his home in Clearwater, Florida after receiving 911 calls about someone suffering a medical event. Hogan was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Some may not know that the WWE Hall of Fame lived in Florida for much of his life, even opening stores in Clearwater and Orlando – along International Drive – where people could purchase Hulk Hogan-inspired t-shirts, belts, and signed items.
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