BREAKING NEWS: Hulk Hogan has Passed Away

Carlos Barria, Reuters

The wrestling superstar was 71

The greatest pro-wrestler possibly ever has passed away. TMZ has confirmed that Hulk Hogan died of cardiac arrest on Thursday morning. He was 71. 

The Hulkster had recently undergone back surgery and there were reports of complications. He was said to be recovering at his home in Clearwater Florida for the last few days. 

In addition to wrestling, Hulk Hogan appeared in numerous films including Rocky III, Mr. Nanny and Gremlins 2. He had just launched his own beer called 'Real American Beer' and had announced plans to start a freestyle wrestling league beginning this fall. 

RIP Hulkster. 

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