US President Donald Trump has led tributes to his ‘great friend’ Hulk Hogan who has died at the age of 71. Taking to X (Twitter) Trump honoured the wrestler when he wrote ‘We lost a great friend today,

Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said today.

Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

Nick Hogan, the son of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, was at "Monday Night Raw" to help pay tribute to his father after the pro wrestling icon died on Thursday.

Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s 35-year-old son, penned an emotional tribute to his late father over the weekend. Hulk Hogan, whose real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday in in Clearwater, Fla, at the age of 71.

WASHINGTON — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life.

Hulk Hogan is gone. The wrestling icon passed away at 71 years old on July 24, 2025. The sad news came from his home in Clearwater, Florida. TMZ Sports was the first to report the loss this morning. Cause and Response to His Passing Hogan suffered a cardiac arrest early today.