If you’ve been scrolling through social media or catching up on radio chatter this week, you’ve probably seen Hulk Hogan’s name thrown into the rumor mill again — this time with claims that he’s on his deathbed.
But let’s clear the air: the wrestling icon is still standing, and while he’s definitely been through the wringer, the grim headlines are far from accurate.
The Wild Rumor That Sparked It All
The panic started when Florida radio host Bubba the Love Sponge went on-air claiming a “very reliable” source had told him that Hogan — real name Terry Bollea — was gravely ill in a hospital.
He even suggested Hogan’s family had been summoned to say goodbye.
That shocking claim quickly caught fire online… until TMZ Sports stepped in, reporting that Hogan was simply getting some work done on his neck and back.
Not only that, but Us Weekly added fuel to the confusion by saying he’d also undergone “pretty serious” heart surgery.
So What’s Really Going On?
According to the Daily Mail, Hogan has not been hospitalized for heart issues.
Instead, he’s dealing with the aftereffects of decades of punishing wrestling matches.
A source close to him described his body as being “like that of a 140-year-old man” from all the wear and tear over the years.
He’s still recovering from recent neck and back surgeries — and no, he’s not dying. He’s just taking longer to bounce back, which is understandable at 71 years old.
“He’s not in perfect health, but he’s not on his last legs either,” the insider said.
“He works out, he’s staying active, but he’ll never wrestle again — not because he’s dying, but because his body simply can’t take it anymore.”
Family Drama Adding to the Stress
Aside from physical health, Hogan’s personal life has been anything but peaceful.
Earlier this year, he was caught in a messy public feud with his ex-wife, Linda, and estranged daughter, Brooke.
Linda accused Hogan of being a “liar” and “sex addict”, while Brooke clapped back with claims of verbal, mental — and at times, physical — abuse from her childhood.
She also hinted that Linda wasn’t entirely innocent either.
Things got even messier when Linda suddenly switched sides, calling her own daughter a “narcissist” and defending Hogan.
It was the kind of family drama you’d expect in a reality show — except this one played out online for the world to see.
Hogan’s Bizarre TV Appearance Got People Talking
Then, just weeks later, Hogan popped up as a guest on Fox & Friends — and fans were seriously confused.
His signature tan looked overly worn, and his black-dyed beard didn’t match his otherwise white facial hair.
The internet lit up with jokes and concern.
“Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?” one person asked.
“Tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty,” another joked, comparing him to the Wooly Willy magnetic toy.
Life After the Ring
Hogan’s had a rollercoaster of a personal life.
He was married to Linda for over two decades, and they share two adult children — Brooke and Nick.
After their divorce, he married Jennifer McDaniel in 2010, but that relationship ended too.
In 2023, he tied the knot again, this time with Sky Daily, in a ceremony that Brooke chose not to attend.
So, while Hogan may be navigating recovery, family friction, and internet commentary, he’s far from down and out.
His wrestling days may be behind him, but the man’s still fighting — just a different kind of battle now.