Professional Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

By Dipo Olowookere

The legendary professional wrestler, Mr Terry Gene Bollea, otherwise known as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71.

The death of the American entertainer, who gained prominence after signing with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in December 1983, was confirmed on Thursday by Mr Donald Trump Jr, son of the US president Donald Trump, in a short message, “R.I.P to a legend.”

He accompanied the post with a selfie of himself and the late wrestler, at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Hulk Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977 and was best known for his work with WWE, World Championship Wrestling, and his massive physique.

He was also well known as for his trademark blond horseshoe moustache and bandanas.