Wrestler and TV celebrity Hulk Hogan is dead

obe. / (Reuters) / (dpa) The famous wrestler and American TV star Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. This was reported by the American magazine "Us Weekly," citing his family. The World Wrestling Entertainment association also wrote on X that they were saddened by Hogan's death. He helped the association achieve great recognition in the 1980s, the post states.

According to police, Hogan suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. Paramedics took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hulk Hogan was the poster boy of professional wrestling in the 1980s. He played a key role in making wrestling an entertainment sport with worldwide attention. For decades, he competed in matches all over the world and won countless trophies. Hogan was still in the ring earlier this year, but recently rumors about the wrestler's health problems have increased.

In addition to his career as a professional wrestler, Hogan dabbled in acting, appearing in films such as "Rocky III" and "Santa With Muscles." He also appeared in numerous reality shows.

Hulk Hogan was also a strong supporter of US President Donald Trump. Last year, he appeared at the Republican National Convention. There, he ripped off a black T-shirt with an American flag, revealing a bright red shirt bearing the words "Trump-Vance 2024." The crowd cheered.

Hogan said he has supported Trump since seeing his reaction to the botched assassination attempt against him. At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last July, a man shot Trump multiple times. Trump then stood up and raised his fist.