The Clearwater (Fla.) police department and Major Nate Burnside released its timeline for how it handled superstar pro wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday at 71. The 911 call came at 9:51 a.m. ET on Thursday and resulted in immediate medical dispatch,

Inside Hulk Hogan's scandals and controversies inside and out of the wrestling ring through his decades in the public eye, before his death on Thursday, July 24 at age 71.

On Thursday morning, the world was struck with some shocking and heartbreaking news as wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71. However, even though the wrestling legend's death was sudden and unexpected,

In May 2025, a representative for Hogan confirmed to TMZ that the “Hogan Knows Best” star underwent a “little fusion procedure” on his neck to help him “feel a little better.” By the following day, his rep confirmed, Hogan was back to work.

On May 15, a representative confirmed to TMZ that Hogan had went through a “little fusion procedure” on his neck and was recovering well. It seems his last public engagement was a photo opportunity with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on May 25, signaling a return to some public activity.

A particular age group will feel it the most: "Big personalities that we grew up with are leaving and it sucks." This fan noted the similarities this week: "Ozzy and now Hulk, a sad week." A true fan: Hogan was well-connected with NASCAR.