Hulk Hogan broke millions of hearts across the world after he passed away at the age of 71. He was the iconic face of WWE, and many grew up watching the oiled-up Florida man with a handlebar moustache and his signature bandanas. While his loved ones and colleagues expressed their shock at Hulk’s departure, his fans awaited an answer to the cause of his death. Here’s what we know!
Hulk Hogan passed away due to acute myocardial infarction
According to the New York Post, Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terrence Gene Bollea, died due to an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, on July 24, 2025. It is worth adding that, according to PEOPLE, who were able to obtain his medical records, he had a history of Leukemia. It is a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats. Also, Hogan’s history of Leukemia was not known earlier.