Legendary wrestler and showman Hulk Hogan has died

According to sources of the publication TMZ Sports the cause of death was cardiac arrest. Hogan died at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Last week, rumors circulated online that the WWE star was in a coma, but his wife denied this. She reported that he was recovering from surgery.

Hogan began his wrestling career in 1977, and achieved worldwide fame after signing a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWE) in 1983. His charismatic image became synonymous with the professional wrestling boom of the 1980s.

Hogan headlined eight of the first nine WrestleMania shows and won the championship title five times. Hogan's first championship lasted 1474 days – the second longest period in the company's history. He also became the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble twice in a row – in 1990 and 1991.

Alongside his wrestling career, Hogan also acted in films. His debut was in the film "Rocky III" (1982). Other films include "Suburban Commando," "Mr. Mom," "Gremlins 2," "Santa Claus: The Movie," and "Spy Kids."

He also appeared in episodes of "The A-Team" and "Baywatch," and was the frontman of the band The Wrestling Boot Band. Their only album... Hulk Rules reached 12th place in the chart Billboard Top Kid Audio in 1995.

During the last US presidential election, he actively supported Donald Trump.