Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 in Florida, Scheduled for Cremation

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. His death certificate, made public eight days after his passing, confirmed that his death was attributed to natural causes and revealed that Hogan had been privately battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and atrial fibrillation, a heart condition characterized by a rapid and irregular heartbeat. Hogan's mortal remains are scheduled for cremation at the Bay Area Crematory in Clearwater, Florida, the city where he lived and died, with a memorial service planned at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home in the same city. A spokesperson from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center confirmed that cremation approval had been requested but did not provide a timeline. Close friend Eric Bischoff shared that Hogan had appeared weak and embarrassed shortly before his death, indicating he had been seriously ill. These details provide a fuller picture of Hogan's final days and the arrangements following his death.