BREAKING: Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan is dead

BREAKING: Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan is dead

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan whose real name was Terry Bollea is dead.

He dies at the age of 71, his representative confirmed.

Hogan was the biggest professional wrestler of the 80s and 90s and went on to achieve crossover fame.

He debuted in 1977 and became the defining figure of the wrestling  industry.

Hulk Hogan was known for red and yellow outfits, “Real American” entrance music, and army of “Hulkamaniac” fans, he continued wrestling well into his 50s.

In 2018, he was reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame after being ejected for using a racist slur.

Earlier this year, there had been speculation about Hogan’s health. In May reports said he had neck surgery.

In June, a representative for the wrestling legend mentioned to TMZ sports that Hulk Hogan was dealing with illness but was back on his feet after rumours he was sick.

Meanwhile, a popular American actor, Sylvester Stallone and other wrestling colleagues paid tribute to Hulk Hogan.

“May his soul rest in peace.”