What began as just another quiet morning in Clearwater, Florida quickly turned into a scene of heartbreak as emergency responders rushed to the home of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.
Disturbing audio from the 911 call has now emerged, painting a grim picture of the moments leading up to his reported death.
The recording, obtained by TMZ, reveals the urgency in the voices of dispatchers as paramedics were sent to Hogan’s residence in response to a cardiac arrest.
The WWE legend, aged 71, was reportedly found unresponsive early Thursday morning.
Paramedics Fought to Save Him as Neighbors Watched in Shock
According to eyewitness accounts and the TMZ report, the scene outside Hogan’s home was filled with flashing lights and urgency.
Several police cars and ambulances lined the street as responders attempted to revive the wrestling star.
Video footage shared on social media captured the intense efforts of emergency workers, who appeared to be performing CPR while carrying Hogan out of his house and into an ambulance.
The call to 911 was reportedly made at 9:51 a.m., prompting a swift response from Clearwater Fire & Rescue.
Sadly, despite their best efforts, Hogan was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Just Weeks Ago, His Wife Said He Was “Healthy and Strong”
The news has left fans in disbelief—especially since it comes so soon after his wife, Sky, publicly shut down rumors about Hogan’s declining health.
At the time, she insisted that he was not in a coma and that his heart was “strong,” adding that his recent neck surgery had been routine.
Hogan married Sky in 2023, making her his third wife.
He is also survived by his daughter Brooke, 37, and son Nick, 34, from his previous marriage to Linda Claridge, along with two grandchildren.
Hogan’s Health Struggles Were No Secret—but He Kept Pushing Through
Though his death was sudden, Hogan had been open in recent years about the toll decades in the wrestling ring had taken on his body.
Speaking candidly on Jake Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he revealed he’d undergone around 25 surgeries in the last 10 years alone—including multiple back operations, as well as full replacements for his knees, hips, and shoulders.
A spokesperson for Hogan had previously downplayed concerns, saying last month that while his back had long been a problem, there was “no emergency.”
Fans Grew Concerned Over His Appearance Earlier This Year
Worries about Hogan’s health were already brewing after he appeared on Fox & Friends in May.
Long known for his signature deep tan and white facial hair, Hogan looked noticeably different.
His skin seemed more weathered than usual, and fans noticed that while his goatee and hair remained white, his full beard had been dyed jet black, creating a jarring contrast that sparked online chatter about his health and well-being.
Waiting for Official Confirmation Amid a Wave of Tributes
As of now, Hulk Hogan’s representatives have yet to release a formal statement addressing the reports of his death.
DailyMail.com reached out for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
Tributes from fans and fellow wrestlers have already started flooding social media, even as the world waits for clarity.
If confirmed, Hogan’s death would mark the end of a chapter in sports entertainment history that can never be rewritten.
