Trump led a wave of tributes honoring Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, who lived in Clearwater, Florida. WWE star died of cardiac arrest at age 71.

Hogan didn't publicly endorse Trump until the convention, citing the assassination attempt against Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as the reason for his announcement.

Since news broke of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday, July 24, at age 71, wrestlers and celebrities have come forward to share their condolences and memories. Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater,

The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.

Hogan, who revolutionized the world of wrestling and attracted interest in the sport that was ultimately dubbed "Hulkamania" in the 1980s, appeared at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 to endorse then-presidental candidate Donald Trump .

Long before marrying U.S. President Donald Trump, Marla Maples made her WWE debut at WrestleMania VII where she rang the honorary bell for the late Hulk Hogan's third WWF World Heavyweight title win

One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life. Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan's paths first crossed at a late 1980s wrestling event at one of Trump’s Atlantic City,

Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan — who made a surprise appearance at last year’s Republican National Convention in support of President Trump’s White House bid — has died at 71. Hogan, who was born Terry Bollea,