CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released Thursday. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, the report from the District Six Medical Examiner said.

Here’s a quick look back at Hulk Hogan’s career and impact, where he lived in Florida and what we know about the cause of his death.

Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday hit wrestlers, wrestling fans and Bay Area residents hard and it wasn’t long before tributes came pouring in honoring the life of the legendary wrestler.

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died July 24 of acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, according to a copy of Hogan's cremation report obtained by ABC News through the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center.

Hulk Hogan's daughter, Brooke Hogan, has no say in whether her father receives an autopsy in the state of Florida. Last week, the legendary WWE wrestler

Brooke, Hulk Hogan's daughter, revealed the reason why she was removed from her late father's will.

Hulk Hogan's death was certainly one of the saddest events in this first part of 2025, although most insiders knew that the former world champion's condition was not good and there was a risk that the situation could escalate in a short time.