Famous wrestler Hulk Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at the age of 71, confirmed Florida police and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), after media information Tmz.
The American, known for his imposing physique, his bandana and his blonde mustache, died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, in the south-east of the United States, said NBC News, citing his manager, Chris Volo. Terry Eugene Bollea – his real name – died of a “Cardiac arrest”According to TMZ.
The charisma of Hulk Hogan in the ring made it possible to repel the borders of the wrestling, millions of people fascinating for his character. It has become an icon across the country and popularized discipline like never before.
He made his professional debut in 1979, before becoming a star in the 1980s alongside French in particular André The Giant and Roddy Piper. He played in movies for the little one as the big screen, Rocky III has Combat cadence by going through the very popular series Malibu alert. His aura opened the doors of WWE Hall of Hame, a prestigious distinction for wrestlers in 2005.
WWE, the main wrestling league in the United States, praised “One of the most emblematic figures of pop culture” who has “Helped WWE to acquire global fame in the 1980s”.
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The wrestler has been talked about in recent years for being one of Donald Trump’s fervent supporters. During the Republican Convention a year ago, he torn his T-shirt “Trump-vacation” in a gesture that has become viral. “With our leader, my hero, this gladiator, we will rebuild America”had launched Hulk Hogan from the stage.
Donald Trump paid tribute Thursday to his “Great friend”. “Hulk Hogan was Maga to the end – strong, solid, intelligent, but with a big heart”wrote the republican billionaire on his Truth Social platform, in reference to his movement “Make America again large” (“Getting its greatness to America”). The American vice-president, JD Vance, praised “A large icon for America”. Hulk Hogan was “One of the first people I really admired as a child”.
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The wrestler was also mired in a controversy about ten years ago when an intimate video leaked, in which he appeared in the company of a friend’s wife. Rebelote a few years later when he made racist remarks, notably insulting African Americans. The case earned him to be fired from WWE in 2015. He then apologized and was able to reintegrate the organization.
The American has had many health problems in recent years, the result of repeated suffering in the ring.
