Since the news broke out a legendary wrestler Hulk HoganDeath On Thursday, July 24 at 71, wrestlers and celebrities showed up to share their condolences and their memories.
Hogan suffered a cardiac arrest At his home in Clearwater, Florida and was declared dead in a local hospital, according to the Clearwater police service. Tmz was the first to report the news of his death, and the family has since confirmed it to US Weekly.
“WWE is saddened to learn the WWE renown temple Hulk Hogan Died, “said WWE in a statement.” One of the most recognizable personalities in pop culture, Hogan helped WWE obtain global recognition in the 1980s. WWE expands its condolences to family, friends and fans of Hogan. »»
Hogan joined WWE, then known as WWF, in 1979, and titled eight of the first nine editions of Wrestlemania. While the popularity of the professional struggle exploded throughout the 1980s, it became one of the faces of sport until his retirement in 2012.
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RIC FLAIR

Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair
Photo by Brendon Thorne / Getty ImagesKnown as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Flair took X To share his memories with Hogan.
“I am absolutely shocked to hear about the death of my close friend @hulkhogan!” He wrote. “Hulk has been by my side since we started in the struggle sector. An incredible athlete, talent, friend and father! Our friendship has meant the world for me. He was still there for me even when I didn’t ask him. ”
He added that Hogan had visited him in the hospital when he suffered surgery to eliminate intestinal obstruction which presented deadly complications in 2017, and that Hogan lent him money when his son Reid was sick. Reid died of a medication overdose in 2013 at the age of 25.
“He was one of the first to visit me when I was in the hospital with 2% chance of living, and he prayed by my bedside,” wrote Flair, 76. “Hulk also lent me money when Reid was sick. Hulkster, nobody never compares to you! Rest in peace my friend! 🙏🏻”
Charlotte Flair
Ric’s daughter, Charlotte, a professional wrestler herself, shared similar memories.
“When I almost lost my father 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for everything was Hulk Hogan,” she wrote via X. “My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother.”
Lee Greenwood
The country music singer shared his sincere condolences in a declaration via x.
“Our hearts are with the Hogan family, millions of fans and friends around the world while we mourn this heartbreaking loss,” he wrote.
Jd vance
The current vice-president grew up by idolatrating Hogan and then became friends with him while Hogan was more involved in republican politics.
“Hulk Hogan was a large American icon,” wrote Vance, 40 years old via x. “One of the first people I really admired when I was a child. The last time I saw it, we promised that we would bring together beers the next time we see each other. The next time we should be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace. “
Sgt. Slaughter
Actor and professional wrestler, Slaughter has become famous at the same time as Hogan. He remembered his longtime rival in a post via x.
“Burned to hear about the death of Hulk Hogan,” he wrote. “I guess God needed an incredible angel😇rip🙏🏻my Ami❤️”
Triple h

Hulk Hogan and Triple H
Photo by Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic for HBOTriple H has credited Hogan to be one of the “bigger characters than life” who have made professional struggle what it is today.
“He was the archetype of what it meant to be a superstar ”-a world feeling that inspired millions to work hard in everything they wanted to accomplish and a look that made him recognizable for fans around the world,” he said via x.
“There was nobody like the Hulkster and there may never be another one. My family sends their condolences to his family, friends and fans,” added Triple H.
Sting
The former professional wrestler Sting posted a photo of him and Hogan shaking his hand in the ring at xWriting: “Hulk Hogan – The biggest of all. I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for me and for wrestling fans of the whole world. I liked you and you will miss you.”
“My friend, Terry Bollea, Rip,” he concluded.
Donald Trump Jr.
The son of President Donald Trump share one’s own condolences Alongside a selfie with Hogan whom he took during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
“Rip to a legend. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Hulk Hogan,” he wrote, adding in a later article, “Hulk Hogan was a real American icon and I will never forget his speech to support my father during the National Republican Convention. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.”
Bret Baier
Fox News journalist and host wrote via x“Rip to a True Legend @hulkhogan”.
Vix Corbeau
Crow, also a veteran professional wrestler, shared a pair of photos with Hogan, writing via x“Rip of the good uncle”.
John Layfield
The former professional wrestler and football player remembered Hogan as fans and generous with his time, taking advantage of the opportunity to visit children Layfield, 58, brought to the United States as part of his charity work in his current Bermuda house.
“One of the reasons why I started. via x. “Rip Legend. There will never be any other. Hulkamania never dies.”