Donald Trump pays emotional tribute to Hulk Hogan as WWE legend dies | World | News

Donald Trump has paid a touching tribute to his “great friend” Hulk Hogan after the WWE icon died aged 71.

The US President wrote on Truth Social: “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster’. Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the world, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”

In July, 2024, Hogan appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention and gave a rousing endorsement of Trump, ripping his shirt off in his trademark style to reveal a MAGA slogan as he warmed up the crowd for Trump’s nomination acceptance speech.

The ex-WWE champion, famous for his flamboyant character, was met with roaring applause at the event as he primed attendees for Trump’s appearance.

Hogan declared: “I want all the Hulkmaniancs to live the American dream too.”

He added: “When they took a shot at my hero and they tried to kill the next President of the United States, enough was enough.

“I said ‘Let Trumpmania run wild brother, let Trumpmania rule again, let Trumpmania make America great again’,” and then tore his shirt apart in a dramatic finale.

Earlier today, Florida police and WWE said Hogan had died at the age of 71.

This morning in Clearwater, Florida, emergency services responded to a call about a cardiac arrest. The WWE legend was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook.

WWE said it was saddened to learn the Hall of Famer had passed away.

It wrote on X: “One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”