Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death was revealed on Thursday.
The athlete died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked.
In addition, it was revealed that the wrestling icon had been privately battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a form of cancer that affects white blood cells known as lymphocytes.
A cremation approval report obtained by Page Six disclosed that Hogan had previously been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation — a condition marked by a fast and irregular heartbeat, as defined by the Mayo Clinic.
The wrestling legend died on July 24 in Florida, aged 71.
Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death was revealed on Thursday. The athlete died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Seen in 2024
Hogan’s death was officially ruled as natural causes.
Page Six also noted that the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center provided updates regarding his cremation.
A spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office told the outlet: ‘I’m not aware of when Mr. Bollea will be cremated, only that we’ve received a request for cremation approval.’
His official cause of death follows on from claims Hogan felt ‘weak’ and ’embarrassed’ shortly before he died.
Eric Bischoff, his good friend, shared details of his last-ever meeting with Hogan. Speaking on the 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff podcast, he explained: ‘I could tell he was weak. He sounded tired.
‘[Hogan] said, ‘I really want to see you, but I’m kind of embarrassed for you to see me this way because I’ve been pretty sick.’ When I look at you, I don’t see the same thing you see when you look in the mirror, so f*** that, I’ll be down Monday.’
Hogan’s personality still shone through in their conversations, despite his health struggles.
Eric shared: ‘It was work for him to have a conversation but he was the same guy.’
Earlier this week, Brooke Hogan took to social media to pay tribute to her dad and to reflect on their turbulent relationship.
Documents obtained by Page Six revealed that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib). That is a heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate
. The wrestling legend died on July 24, aged 71. He had a history of leukemia CLL, which is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. Seen in 2009
Seen with his wife Sky Hogan on the beach in an Instagram snap
The 37-year-old star said on Instagram: ‘When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us. I know he’s at peace now, out of pain, and in a place as beautiful as he imagined. He used to speak about this moment with such wonder and hope. Like meeting God was the greatest championship he’d ever have.’
Brooke also used her post to ‘clear a few things up’ regarding their estrangement.
The realty star wrote: ‘It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand. My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business. I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself.’
Brooke and her husband, Steven Olesky, actually moved closer to the wrestler as he battled with health problems.
She said: ‘We had been through almost 25 surgeries together, and then all of a sudden he didn’t want me at surgeries…everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn’t get through. (sic)’
