The official cause of death for legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan has been revealed one week after his unexpected passing. According to medical records, the iconic superstar died from a heart attack.
The records from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, first reported by the New York Post’s Page Six, also shed new light on previously undisclosed health battles that “The Hulkster” was facing. Hogan, Terry Bollea, passed away on July 24 at the age of 71.
The medical examiner’s report rules Hogan’s manner of death as natural. The specific cause is listed as an acute myocardial infarction, the medical term for a heart attack.
The report also reveals that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. In another surprising revelation, the records show that Hogan had a history of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, a type of cancer affecting white blood cells. This diagnosis was not previously known to the public.
Hogan’s death came as a shock to the world, despite recent speculation about his declining health following a major neck surgery in May. The official records confirm that he went into cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. He was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office confirmed that they had received and approved a request for cremation. However, no details on when that will take place have been made public.