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As we beforehand reported, Hulk Hogan has handed away on the age of 71.
The professional wrestling legend transcended the game that made him well-known to develop into probably the most marketable celebrities of the ’80s and ’90s.
A bonafide popular culture icon, Hogan — whose actual title was Terry Bollea — touched lots of lives and made lots of pals throughout his time on earth.
And now, a lot of his most well-known associates are taking to social media to pay tribute to this fallen legend:
Hulk Hogan and Ric Aptitude arrive at Sydney Airport, forward of the Australian Hulkamania tour on November 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Picture by Brendon Thorne/Getty Photographs)
Ric Aptitude provides transferring remembrance of Hulk Hogan
A rival within the ring and shut good friend outdoors of it, fellow wrestling legend Ric Aptitude was one of many first to publish a tribute to Hogan.
“Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside,” he continued, including:
“Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!”
Many others within the sports activities media world, together with the favored Tremendous ’70s Sports activities web page additionally paid tribute:
“Super Sky Point to Hulk Hogan, a man who revolutionized the pro wrestling industry twice,” the outlet posted on X (previously Twitter).
“If you don’t remember Wrestlemania III, I can’t adequately explain what a cultural touchstone moment it was when he did the seemingly impossible by slamming Andre the Giant. He was the brightest light in a sky full of larger-than-life WWE stars,” the memorial continued.
“Love him or hate him, or maybe he made you feel both emotions, Hulk Hogan was always relevant. He knew how to make you care. He put asses in seats and in front of TV screens. That was his job. And he was damn good at it. Whatcha gonna do, St. Peter, when the 24-inch pythons run wild on you?”
Skilled entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican Nationwide Conference on the Fiserv Discussion board on July 18, 2024. (Picture by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photographs)
Hogan’s household life was tumultuous in his later years
Hulk divorced Linda Hogan in 2009, a transfer that shocked followers who believed the glad household picture that the Hogans portrayed on their VH1 actuality present.
And that was just the start of the household’s controversies.
Again in March, daughter Brooke Hogan revealed that she’d lower off contact with each mother and father, alleging many years of abusive habits.
Linda responded by accusing Brooke of bodily attacking her and breaking her collarbone.
We can have additional updates on this growing story as new data turns into accessible.
