• Hulk Hogan died from a heart attack on July 24 2025.
• He had a history of atrial fibrillation and leukemia CLL.
• His wife Sky Daily denied earlier coma rumors.
• WWE held a tribute event honoring his legacy.

The wrestling community is grieving the death of Hulk Hogan, who died at the age of 71. His cause of death has been confirmed, providing insights into his final health challenges.

Hulk Hogan’s Final Health Battle

The WWE icon passed away due to acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, as reported by medical reports. This was confirmed by the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, which noted that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm.

Furthermore, records disclosed that Hogan was privately combating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a form of blood cancer. His wife, Sky Daily, had previously denied health speculations, asserting,

“His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage” .

Emergency services were dispatched to his residence in Clearwater, Florida, on July 24 following a report of cardiac arrest. He was declared dead shortly after arriving at Morton Plant Hospital.

Hulk’s cause of death confirmed as. a heart attack.

According to medical records from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, Hogan had a history of leukemia and a-fib. His leukemia condition had remained undisclosed to the public before his passing. pic.twitter.com/D5lptoWqyO

— Booker (@RealBookerScott) July 31, 2025

A Wrestling Icon’s Legacy and Final Days

Hogan’s manager, Jimmy Hart, had recently shared optimistic updates, posting,

“Hulk is going great, doing phenomenal!”

just days before his passing. Yet, the wrestler had undergone multiple surgeries, including a four-level neck fusion in May 11.

WWE honored him in a statement:

“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition”.

His daughter Brooke Hogan, despite past estrangement, wrote,

“When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him”.

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Last Updated on July 31, 2025