Florida police release statement on death of Hulk Hogan
Police in Clearwater, Florida have released a statement on the passing of Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea), confirming that his death was due to cardiac arrest.
TMZ first reported that the 71-year-old wrestling legend — who had been battling health issues following neck surgery in May — passed away this morning. Fire and police personnel responded to Hogan’s Clearwater home at 9:51 a.m. following a medical-related call. Hogan was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach,” the police statement said. “The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.”
Hogan’s time of death was 11:17 a.m. Eastern.
A press conference was held today where police said they are conducting a standard death investigation, but there is no sign of foul play or suspicious activity.
Police said they are providing Hogan’s family with necessary resources, and they strongly encourage everyone to keep Hogan’s family in their thoughts and respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.
At the press conference, police did not answer questions but said they will provide more information as it becomes available going forward.
WWE, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Ric Flair, and Kevin Nash are among those who have paid their respects to Hogan with social media tributes today.
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