Hulk Hogan unexpectedly died on July 24, and now we know the exact reason for his death.
According to medical records from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center (via New York Post/Page Six), Hogan died from an acute myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack. Records obtained by the outlet also show that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a heart condition that is normally identified by an irregular and rapid heart rate.
Records also show that Hogan had a history of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects lymphocyte white blood cells. The outlet noted that Hogan’s history with cancer did not appear to be public knowledge. The Pinellas County Forensic Science Center ruled Hogan’s manner of death as natural.
Hulk Hogan’s health information was provided in a cremation summary approval report. However, a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office told Page Six that they are not aware when Hogan will be cremated, “only that we received a request for cremation approval.”
Hogan went into cardiac arrest at home in Clearwater, Florida. He was taken via ambulance to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was then pronounced dead. Hogan was 71 years old at the time of his death.
Hulk Hogan’s health had been questioned in the weeks before his death
Hogan’s death came as a surprise, despite weeks of speculation about his declining health. His wife, Sky Daily, had previously denied Hogan being in a coma. However, she did confirm he was recovering from a major neck surgery in May. Hogan’s friend and former on-screen manager, Jimmy Hart, also downplayed Hogan’s health deteriorating, writing the following on social media on July 23, the night before Hogan’s passing:
“Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick [Hogan] was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!”
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