….As President Trump Sends Condolence Message To Family
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
World Wrestlemanian, Hulk Hogan, known for his signature horseshoe mustache, deep tan, blond hair and shirt-ripping showmanship, is dead.
He died at the age of 71.
His manager confirmed the news of his death.
Manager Chris Volo told NBC Los Angeles that Hogan died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, surrounded by family.
Truth Live News Media reports that Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was the biggest professional wrestler of the ’80s and ’90s and helped bring it into the mainstream.
Tributes for the “Hulkster” have poured in from around the world. Here are a few of them:
President Donald Trump sends his condolences to Hogan’s family, saying he was “MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart”.
WWE co-founder Vince McMahon had a complicated relationship with Hogan, and says he was “the greatest WWE Superstar of all time”, and calls him a “global phenomenon”
Wrestling legend Ric Flair says Hogan’s friendship “meant the world to me”, adding: “Hulkster, no one will ever compare to you”
Sylvester Stallone, who acted alongside Hogan in Rocky III, says the wrestler was “absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special”