The world is mourning the loss of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who tragically passed away at age 71 on July 24, 2025. Now, new details have emerged about the WWE legend’s untold health struggles leading up to his death.
According to documents obtained by Page Six, Hogan — born Terry Bollea — died from acute myocardial infarction, a heart attack caused by a sudden blockage in blood flow to the heart. The beloved wrestler had gone into cardiac arrest at his Florida home and was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
But what fans didn’t know until now is that Hogan had been silently battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a form of cancer that affects white blood cells. The condition, along with a previously unreported heart issue known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) — an irregular and often rapid heartbeat — contributed to his health decline.
The Pinellas County Forensic Science Center confirmed these findings in a cremation summary approval report, stating that Hogan’s death was due to natural causes. A spokesperson from the medical examiner’s office noted that a cremation request had been received, but no date was set.
Just months before his passing, Hogan had undergone a major neck surgery, and while rumors swirled about his condition, his wife, Sky Daily, publicly shut down speculation. “No, he’s definitely not in a coma,” she wrote on social media. “His heart is strong… He’s healing and we’re taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.”
Sadly, that battle ended last week.
A statement from his representatives read: “We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend.”
Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a larger-than-life figure in the ring — he was a cultural force, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the globe.
Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death Revealed: Secret Cancer Battle and Heart Issues Uncovered
The world is mourning the loss of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who tragically passed away at age 71 on July 24, 2025. Now, new details have emerged about the WWE legend’s untold health struggles leading up to his death.
According to documents obtained by Page Six, Hogan — born Terry Bollea — died from acute myocardial infarction, a heart attack caused by a sudden blockage in blood flow to the heart. The beloved wrestler had gone into cardiac arrest at his Florida home and was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
But what fans didn’t know until now is that Hogan had been silently battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a form of cancer that affects white blood cells. The condition, along with a previously unreported heart issue known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) — an irregular and often rapid heartbeat — contributed to his health decline.
The Pinellas County Forensic Science Center confirmed these findings in a cremation summary approval report, stating that Hogan’s death was due to natural causes. A spokesperson from the medical examiner’s office noted that a cremation request had been received, but no date was set.
Just months before his passing, Hogan had undergone a major neck surgery, and while rumors swirled about his condition, his wife, Sky Daily, publicly shut down speculation. “No, he’s definitely not in a coma,” she wrote on social media. “His heart is strong… He’s healing and we’re taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience.”
Sadly, that battle ended last week.
A statement from his representatives read: “We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend.”
Hulk Hogan wasn’t just a larger-than-life figure in the ring — he was a cultural force, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the globe.
