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Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed

The cause behind the unexpected death of the wrestling legend, comic actor and Trump campaigner has been revealed.

Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death has been revealed.

The pro wrestling legend died from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack, The New York Post’s Page Six exclusively confirmed.

Myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage.

The documents obtained by Page Six from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre also show Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a heart condition characterised by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.

Teh records show that the former WWE superstar also had a history of leukaemia CLL, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

It does not appear that it was public knowledge that Hogan, born Terry Bollea, had ever battled cancer.

 

Hulk Hogan speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Hulk Hogan speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

 

His manner of death was ruled natural. The Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre provided the latest updates in a cremation summary approval report.

Higan lived in Clearwater, a Florida city located in Pinellas County which is art of the wider Tampa Bay region.

A spokesman for the medical examiner’s office told Page Six, “I am not aware when Mr Bollea will be cremated, only that we received a request for cremation approval”.

On July 24, Hogan went into cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater and was transported via ambulance to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was then pronounced dead. He was 71.

Hogan’s death came after weeks of speculation that his health was in poor condition after he underwent a delicate neck surgery in May.

However, his wife, Sky Daily, tried to quiet the noise, reportedly writing via social media on July 12, “No, he’s definitely not in a coma! His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage. None of those rumours are true”.

She then explained that Hogan had been “recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusin (ACDF), which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process”.

 

Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack.
Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack.

 

The fitness trainer concluded at the time, “He’s healing and we’re taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience”.

Hogan’s manager, Jimmy Hart, added via X on June 22, days before the wrestler died, “Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick [Hogan] was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!”

Since Hogan’s passing, his loved ones have issued public statements over the devastating loss.

Daily, 46, wrote via Instagram on July 25 that her heart was “in pieces,” adding, “This loss is sudden and impossible to process”.

Hogan’s son, Nick Hogan, also paid a tribute to his “best friend” via Instagram and wrote in part alongside a carousel of throwback photos, “This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult”.

The Hogan Knows Best star was also present for the WWE’s televised memorial during Monday Night Raw, and was seen visibly moved by the occasion.

 

Hulk Hogan rips his shirt off to reveal a Trump-Vance campaign shirt. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
Hulk Hogan rips his shirt off to reveal a Trump-Vance campaign shirt. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)


Hulk Hogan at 2005’s WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Hulk Hogan at 2005’s WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Hogan’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, who was estranged from her famous dad in recent years, insisted via social media that despite any fallouts, their bond “has never broken”.

“When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us,” she added in the lengthy Instagram post.

“I’m deeply grateful for the love, tributes, and memorials from his fans and friends. His life was one worth celebrating — and always will be.”

It was then revealed that Brooke, 37, had asked to be removed from her father’s will.

Brooke and Nick’s mother, Linda Hogan — who was married to Hulk from 1983 to 2009 — admitted in her tribute that she was still in love with her ex-husband and that it was “so hard” to know he was gone.

This article was first published in The New York Post and is reproduced with permission.

Author: Eileen Reslen – Page Six

Source: News Corp Australia Network:

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