By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-05 23:02:36 | Updated at 2026-06-08 08:32:56
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Investigators in Florida have determined wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year.
The WWE icon, real name Terry Gene Bollea, was 71 years old when he passed on July 24, 2025.
The Clearwater, Florida police department closed their investigation into his death Friday, confirming that an autopsy closed the case as 'an attended natural death.'
Hogan's death is not seen as suspicious and no foul play is suspected.
Investigators spoke to several witnesses and reviewed various recordings from the scene.
Clearwater Police thanked the wrestling legend's family and their legal team for cooperating.
'Their willingness to allow our investigators access to very personal information, at a time when they were grieving and struggling, was extremely helpful,' they said in a statement.
The shock death came just weeks after his wife Sky Daily denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma - and claimed his heart was 'strong' after he underwent a routine neck surgery.
Investigators in Florida have determined wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year
Hogan is survived by his third wife Daily, who he wed in 2023, children Brooke and Nick, who he shared with first wife Linda Claridge, and two grandchildren.
In the 1980s, Hogan - known for his signature mustache and headscarf - was the driving force behind WWE's rise from a regional promotion around New York to an international brand.
Hogan kickstarted 'Hulkamania' after defeating the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984.
He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Hogan was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.
Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, Hogan Knows Best.
Hogan´s public persona transcended the ring, making him a household name. He appeared in numerous movies - including the third Rocky film in 1982, where he played wrestler Thunderlips, who took on Stallone's protagonist.
Hogan later claimed the role had got him fired from the WWF - saying: 'Back then, '78, '79, if you were a wrestler, you didn't do TV. You didn't go do a movie.'
The star reportedly put three men in the hospital while filming his fight scene.
Stallone paid an emotional tribute to his longtime friend, sharing a photo of Rocky and Thunderlips clashing in a fiery scene.
