New details on Hulk Hogan’s death revealed after ‘serious’ medical issue

Hulk Hogan died about an hour after medics responded to his Florida home for a “serious” medical issue, police confirmed Thursday.

Hulk Hogan, who recently passed away, lived at this home in Clearwater Beach, Florida. REUTERS

Media covering Hulk Hogan’s death outside his Florida home. REUTERS

Sen. JD Vance with Hulk Hogan and his wife at the Republican National Convention. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Hulk Hogan signing autographs at Fanatics Fest NYC. Michelle Farsi/New York Post

Medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old wrestler’s Clearwater home just before 10 a.m. Thursday, and he was briefly treated on the scene.

Police car outside Hulk Hogan’s Florida home. REUTERS

Hulk Hogan strikes a pose on July 2, 2025, just weeks before his death. Instagram/@hulkhogan

Hogan was briefly treated by emergency responders at his Florida home before his death on Thursday. Getty Images

“[Hogan] was experiencing a serious medical related issue,” Clearwater Police Department Nate Burnside told reporters during a brief press conference.

“Personnel provided medical treatment at that time,” Burnside added, explaining Hogan was taken to a nearby hospital.

He died there around 11:17 a.m., police said.

Hogan was taken to a nearby Clearwater hospital. Stephen Yang

The wrestling icon was an outspoken supporter of President Trump in recent years. Ron Sachs – CNP for NY Post / MEGA

Hulk Hogan signing autographs after winning a court case. Stephen Yang

Hulk Hogan poses for a photograph with fans on the beach of the Sands Pearl Hotel. Stephen Yang

Hulk Hogan in a headlock on Tony Atlas in a wrestling ring. Corbis via Getty Images

An official cause of death has not yet been released, but police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.

TMZ reported a 9-11 call was made from Hogan’s home for a possible cardiac arrest, though police did not comment on the nature of the medical issue.

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