Geoff Calkins Show: Hulk Hogan passed away at age 71

BREAKING NEWS: Hulk Hogan passed away at age 71.

AUDIO: Geoff Calkins and Jeffrey Wright discussed the breaking news on Thursday's (7/24) 92.9 FM ESPN Geoff Calkins Show.

Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea, the towering icon of professional wrestling, has died at 71 following cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home, with family by his side. Rising to fame in the 1980s, Hogan was a key architect of “Hulkamania,” headlining eight of the first nine WrestleManias and transforming WWE into a global phenomenon. With his platinum-blond hair, handlebar mustache, and electrifying presence, he became one of pop culture’s most recognized figures—earning six world championships, two Royal Rumbles, and dual Hall of Fame inductions in 2005 and 2020.

In recent weeks, Hogan had been recovering from neck surgery, and though rumors suggested he was in fragile health, his death by cardiac arrest came as a shock. Fans and wrestlers alike are mourning. Ric and Charlotte Flair shared heartfelt tributes, recalling his unwavering loyalty and influence.