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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at the age of 71.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at the aged of 71, his representative confirms.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was the biggest professional wrestler of the 80s and 90s and went on to achieve crossover fame
He debuted in 1977 and became the defining figure of the industry
Known for red and yellow outfits, “Real American” entrance music, and army of “Hulkamaniac” fans, he continued wrestling well into his 50s
In 2018, he was reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame after being ejected for using a racist slur.
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Official statement released on Hogan's Instagram
"It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend," a post on Hulk Hogan's official Instagram account says.
Hogan passed away "surrounded by his loved ones," it reads.
"At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends."
He will be missed "but never forgotten," it adds.
