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Hulk Hogan Dispatch Call Reveals Police Were Called to His House for a Cardiac Arrest Before His Death

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  • Hulk Hogan, a former professional wrestler known for his WWE appearances, has died at age 71
  • The dispatch call, reviewed by PEOPLE, sent medics to Hulk Hogan’s house for a cardiac arrest before he was declared dead on July 24
  • The Clearwater Police Department said in a report released after Hogan’s death that they were called to his Florida residence at 9:51 a.m. local time

Police were called to the home of Hulk Hogan for a cardiac arrest before he was declared dead at age 71, according to a dispatch call reviewed by PEOPLE.

The Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department were called to Hogan’s home in Clearwater Beach, Fl. at 9:51 a.m. local time on Thursday, July 24, they said on the call and in a police report.

According to the report, the WWE legend received treatment from Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews and was transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was declared dead. In a press conference Thursday afternoon, police said they are conducting a death investigation, which is “standard” procedure and “there is no foul play and no suspicious activity being investigated at this time.”

Hogan’s death was first reported by TMZ, who said medics had been sent to Hogan’s home after he suffered a cardiac arrest. TMZ reported that Hogan had been removed from his home on a stretcher.

His death was confirmed to PEOPLE by WWE. The organization said in a statement, “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”

Just days before Hogan’s death, his manager Jimmy Hart denied that the wrestler was experiencing health issues. In a post shared to his X account on Tuesday, July 22, Hart wrote, “Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!” 

Hogan, who was born Terry Bollea, became famous for his antics with WWE, where he flaunted his biceps, or his “24-inch pythons,” while facing off against greats like Sgt. Slaughter, André the Giant and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

While Hogan studied business in community college and worked as a bank teller and stevedore, his journey to professional wrestling began after he joined a local gym and began competing in matches as “Terry Boulder,” “Sterling Golden” and “The Super Destroyer.”

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In 1979, one year after meeting bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno, Hogan was given a contract by Vince McMahon Sr. to join the WWE. In November of that year, Hogan made his WWE debut — and just one month later, faced off for fans in Madison Square Garden.

Hogan retired from professional wrestling in 2012, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice — first in 2005 by his friend Sylvester Stallone, before his removal in 2015, and later in 2020 as part of a team — however, he was not without his controversies over the years, including criticism after his 2024 speech supporting President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention; a racist rant that was captured on leaked audio; and a leaked sex tape that led him to sue Gawker in 2012 for over $100 million. He later settled for $31 million.

Hogan is survived by his third wife, Sky Daily, and his two children Brooke and Nick, whom he shares with his first wife, Linda Hogan.

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