Breaking news: Hulk Hogan, star of pro wrestling, dies at 71

The charismatic wrestler helped build the sport into a cultural behemoth.

View in browser July 24, 2025, 12:45 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS WWE/WWE, via Getty Images Hulk Hogan, Shirt-Shredding Superstar of Pro Wrestling, Dies at 71 The charismatic wrestler, born Terry Gene Bollea, helped build an entertainment on the margins into a cultural behemoth. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018