Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has died at age 71, the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirms.
In a statement, WWE says it is “saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away”.
Describing Hogan as “one of pop culture’s most recognisable figures”, it says “Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s”.
“WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends and fans,” the post concludes.
Hulk Hogan is arguably the most famous name in professional wrestling history.
Born Terry Boella in 1953, Hogan dominated the professional wrestling world throughout the 80s and 90s before expanding into films, and later reality TV.
Joining the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) in 1979 but leaving shortly after in 1981, Hogan headlined the first WrestleMania in New York in 1985, where he and Mr T defeated Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper.
Throughout the 90s, Hogan’s popularity transcended the wrestling ring, appearing in films including Mr Nanny and Suburban Commando.
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