Hulk Hogan passes away at 71: Arjun Kapoor, Sylvester Stallone and others mourn demise of Rocky III star and legendary wrestler

Hulk Hogan, Rocky III star and a famous wrestler, has passed away at 71 due to a heart attack. He was at his home in Clearwater, Florida, when a 911 call was made. Emergency workers took him to the hospital, where he died. Even though he had neck surgery recently and some thought his health was getting worse, his wife had said he was doing well.

Hollywood Career and Legacy

He appeared in several Hollywood movies, showcasing his larger-than-life persona beyond the wrestling ring. His most memorable film role was as Thunderlips in 'Rocky III'. Following Hogan's recent passing, numerous celebrities took to social media to express their sadness and share heartfelt tributes, acknowledging his impact both inside and outside the wrestling world.

Tributes from Celebrities

Arjun Kapoor took to his Instagram stories and wrote, "A part of my childhood went with you Hulkster. Thank you for the memories."

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, who shared screen space with Hogan in 'Rocky III', wrote on X, "I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he’s gone…"

Donald Trump Jr took to X and shared a photo with Hulk Hogan. The wrestler was a staunch support of US president Donald Trump. He wrote, "R.I.P to a legend. HULK HOGAN".




US Vice President JD Vance wrote on X, "Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace."