Details of what caused the unfortunate death of wrestling legend, Terry Gene Bollea popularly called Hulk Hogan has been revealed.
Hulk Hogan had died on Thursday at the age of 71.
Hogan’s manager, Chris Volo said the wrestler suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and died surrounded by his family.
A report from Wrestling Observers published on Saturday indicated that the wrestler’s health declined after a neck surgery on May 14.
The publication also indicated that Hulk Hogan was suffering from renal failure and severe COPD before his death on July 24.
In a post on Instagram, his family wrote that they had “lost a legend”.
“May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades,” they wrote. “He will be missed, but never forgotten.”
Police officials said on Thursday that emergency services responded to a medical call at 10:00 EST (15:00 BST), where they found Hogan experiencing a serious medical issue.
He was taken to a hospital where he died at 11:17. There will be an investigation, they said, but there is no suspicious activity surrounding his death.
Meanwhile, the WWE in Friday night had a tribute show to honour the career of the late important and recognizable wrestling figure.
The company is reportedly bringing in a stacked lineup of wrestling legends and Hall of Famers to pay tribute to their friend and colleague.