<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:14px;">American media announced the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan this Thursday morning at the age of 71, after a long battle with illness. The news of his death came as a huge shock to wrestling fans and admirers around the world, as Hogan was one of the most prominent figures who contributed to the global spread of wrestling since the 1980s.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:18px;"><strong>A golden career in the world of wrestling</strong></span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="font-size:14px;">Hulk Hogan began his professional career in the late 1970s, but achieved his greatest fame with WWE in the 1980s and 1990s, where he was a six-time world champion and was known for his charismatic personality and immense physical strength.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="font-size:14px;">Hogan was a pillar of the "golden age" of wrestling, participating in many memorable matches, most notably his confrontations with André the Giant and The Rock.</span> </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:543/361;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/60c62ae1-9be6-45db-9704-768f1d2aed4d.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You can follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">news,</span></span> announcements <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">, and all their</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">only through the Special app, which is</span></span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">a social media app</a> <span style="background-color:unset;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;"><span lang="ar">with unique features. 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He also entered the entertainment world through the widest doors, appearing in numerous films and television programs, and gaining a massive following that transcended sports.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="font-size:14px;">Despite facing criticism and personal problems at times, his sporting legacy remains strongly present among his fans.</span> </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:261/193;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/d7573ba9-4a82-4173-a36f-ed3fed2cd5d7.jpeg" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Hulk Hogan's cause of death at the age of 71</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:14px;">Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack at his home after being admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago, according to The Sun.</span> </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:550/309;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e2c522c0-d146-4b6d-a0ed-f9039a083a1e.jpeg" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:18px;">Sad reactions from wrestling stars</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="font-size:14px;">Immediately after his death was announced, many current and former wrestling stars, including John Cena and The Rock, mourned him, affirming that Hogan would remain an unforgettable icon.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:14px;">WWE also expressed its deep sorrow, stressing that Hogan was a symbol of sportsmanship and courage.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="font-size:14px;">With the passing of Hulk Hogan, the wrestling world loses one of its greatest heroes, who made the game's history and whose memory will live on in the hearts of fans.</span></p>