Hogan didn't publicly endorse Trump until the convention, citing the assassination attempt against Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as the reason for his announcement.

On Thursday, July 24, professional wrestling star Terry Gene Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan, died of heart failure at the age of 71. Hogan's death came a year after Hogan's appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee,

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life. Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan's paths first crossed at a late 1980s wrestling event at one of Trump’s Atlantic City,

In Tampa, the late Hulk Hogan’s legend still lives on for people like his childhood friend and former wrestler Steve Kern.

In sports, living in Florida seems to be part of being a GOAT, from Tom Brady and Tiger Woods to Kelly Slater, Serena Williams and the late Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan, a wrestling icon of the 1980s, captivated audiences with his larger-than-life persona. Known for his patriotic image and electrifying performances, Hogan became a symbol of American culture.

Daily was one of many who publicly admired Hogan in the hours after he died. In his memorable tribute, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who followed Hulk's path from wrestler to movie star, called him a " childhood hero ."