Close to a year after wrestling icon Hulk Hogan breathed his last, Florida authorities have finally released their report, confirming the WWE superstar died of natural causes.
The report, spanning 72 pages, closes any suspicion of foul play. Investigators said a detailed review of medical records, statements, surveillance footage, and a visual inspection of Hogan’s body showed “no evidence of criminal wrongdoing”.
Hogan, 71, reportedly suffered cardiac arrest at his Clearwater home on July 24, 2025, before being transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The late wrestler’s occupational therapist had initially raised concerns about a medical procedure, claiming a severed phrenic nerve could have contributed to Hogan’s death.
However, the therapist later clarified he was not a neurosurgeon and based his assumption on limited observations.
The investigation included interviews with multiple witnesses and a thorough examination of Hogan’s medical history. Authorities also praised the late wrestler’s family for cooperating with the inquiry.
Hogan’s death came weeks after his wife, Sky Daily, denied rumours he was on his deathbed following routine neck and back surgeries. The wrestling icon had undergone more than 25 surgeries over the past decade, with his body reportedly worn down by years in the ring.
The legend is survived by his wife Sky, children Brooke and Nick, and two grandchildren. Hogan was the driving force behind the global phenomenon “Hulkamania”, a WWE Hall of Famer, six-time champion, and the main draw of the first WrestleMania in 1985.
Tributes have poured in from fans and fellow celebrities. Ric Flair called him an “incredible athlete, talent, friend and father”, while former US President Donald Trump praised Hogan’s cultural impact and larger-than-life persona on Truth Socia.
