Hulk Hogan death: How did WWE legend die—Medical report reveals

Nearly a week after the sudden passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, medical officials have confirmed that the 71-year-old icon died from an acute myocardial infarction — more commonly known as a heart attack — on July 24, 2025, at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Hogan, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling history, left an indelible mark on the sport. Known for his trademark handlebar mustache, towering charisma, and larger-than-life persona, he helped shape modern sports entertainment and propelled WWE’s global rise in the 1980s and ’90s. According to the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, Hogan went into cardiac arrest at around 9:51 am. Paramedics attempted to revive him for approximately 30 minutes before transporting him to Northside Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The medical report also revealed that Hogan had been living with atrial flutter — an irregular heart rhythm — as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a slow-growing cancer of the blood. These underlying conditions were made public only after his passing. The medical examiner ruled his death as natural. Hogan’s family has chosen to have him cremated, though no date has been announced for a public memorial.

Who was Hulk Hogan? Know all about him

Hulk Hogan, one of professional wrestling’s most iconic figures, has lived much of his life in the public eye—not just inside the ring, but also through his relationships, family life, and personal transformations. Hogan first married Linda Claridge on December 18, 1983. The couple had two children together—daughter Brooke and son Nick. Their marriage, however, came to an end when Claridge filed for divorce, reportedly after discovering Hogan’s alleged affair.

Years later, Hogan married Jennifer McDaniel in December 2010. But that relationship, too, ended in divorce, which Hogan confirmed in 2022 via social media. Not long after, Hogan found love again—this time with yoga instructor Sky Daily. The couple began dating and got engaged in July 2023, when Hogan proposed during actor Corin Nemec’s wedding reception. They married on September 22, 2023.

Daily, who is 25 years younger than Hogan, has a background in the fitness industry and supports small businesses, as seen through her social media activity. She also has children from a previous relationship. Reflecting on their relationship, Hogan shared, “I asked Sky to marry me, and she was crazy enough to say yes, brother.” Their union also marked a spiritual turning point. In December 2023, Hogan revealed that the couple had been baptized together at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida, calling it “the greatest day of my life” and emphasizing their shared commitment to faith.

Sky Daily has frequently posted loving tributes to Hogan. Welcoming the new year in 2024, she shared a photo of the two on Instagram with the caption: “Happy New Year! Can’t wait to do 2024 with the one I adore!”

Meanwhile, Hogan’s daughter Brooke, born on May 5, 1988, in Tampa, Florida, has carved her own path. Athletic in her youth, she pursued gymnastics, dance, and cheerleading. Brooke ventured into music, releasing her debut single “Everything to Me” in 2004, and went on to tour with major acts like Hilary Duff and the Backstreet Boys.