Hulk Hogan, legal name Terry Bollea, passed away at the age of 71, as confirmed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He was a central figure in making professional wrestling a global phenomenon during the 1980s, characterized by his distinctive appearance and flamboyant persona. Hogan's impact extended beyond wrestling into Hollywood and politics, where he endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 election. WWE expressed its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans, acknowledging his significant contributions to the wrestling world and pop culture.
Hogan, whose legal name was Terry Bollea, became a universal symbol of WWE during the 1980s, with a beach-blonde handlebar moustache, bandanas, and towering physique that he paired with an over-the-top persona that endeared him to fans and captured the spectacle of wrestling entertainment.
Hogan's flair and bravado helped elevate US wrestling entertainment into a global phenomenon during the 1980s. He later became more involved in US politics, offering a full-throated endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
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