Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 from cardiac arrest. Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan, a wrestling legend, was found dead in his home in Clearwater, Florida . He was a huge fan of Donald Trump, whom he had supported by speaking at the Republican National Convention, tearing off his shirt, an iconic gesture for him. Hogan was also very popular in Italy.
" Today we lost a great friend , 'The Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was Make America Great Again through and through: strong, tenacious, intelligent, but with a huge heart," Donald Trump said on Truth. "He delivered an absolutely electrifying speech at the Republican National Convention, one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from around the world, and the cultural impact he had was enormous. To his wife, Sky, and his family, our deepest condolences and love. Hulk Hogan will be sorely missed!"
The wrestler with long bleached hair and a matching moustache was born in Georgia on August 11, 1953. Son of a construction site foreman and a dance teacher, legend has it that his physical power is due to a mix of French, Scottish, Panamanian and even Italian origins.
His wrestling adventure began when his family moved to Florida and his performances helped make World Wrestling Entertainment, the national promotion of the discipline, famous throughout the world.
In 2015, he was at the center of a scandal after Gawker Media published a porn video of him, resulting in him having to pay a whopping $140 million in damages. Hogan's legal battle was financed by billionaire Peter Thiel, one of Trump's biggest supporters.
(Unioneonline)
