Summary
Hulk Hogan, a famous professional wrestler, passed away at 71. He became well-known in the 1980s as a wrestling hero and also faced controversies, including using a racial slur and a lawsuit against Gawker. Hogan endorsed Donald Trump in recent years.
Key Facts
- Hulk Hogan's real name was Terry Gene Bollea.
- He gained the nickname "Hulk" after appearing taller than the actor who played The Incredible Hulk.
- Hogan became famous in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and helped make wrestling popular on TV.
- He acted in movies like Rocky III and had his own reality TV show, Hogan Knows Best.
- Hogan won six WWF/WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.
- In 2015, he was suspended by WWE for using a racial slur but was reinstated three years later.
- Hogan won a high-profile lawsuit against Gawker, which published a video of him without his permission.
- He openly supported Donald Trump and endorsed him at various events.
