President Donald Trump, the WWE, and more offered tributes to the sports and entertainment icon who died at age 71.

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

Hogan, who revolutionized the world of wrestling and attracted interest in the sport that was ultimately dubbed "Hulkamania" in the 1980s, appeared at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 to endorse then-presidential candidate Donald Trump .

Since news broke of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday, July 24, at age 71, wrestlers and celebrities have come forward to share their condolences and memories. Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater,

Terry Gene Bollea, famous as Hulk Hogan, died at 71 on July 24, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, due to cardiac arrest.

One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life. Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan's paths first crossed at a late 1980s wrestling event at one of Trump’s Atlantic City,

In sports, living in Florida seems to be part of being a GOAT, from Tom Brady and Tiger Woods to Kelly Slater, Serena Williams and the late Hulk Hogan