Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor mourn Hulk Hogan’s death: ‘You inspired an entire generation’

According to a report in TMZ, WWE star Hulk Hogan was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida.

Published on: Jul 25, 2025, 08:46:09 IST

By Sugandha Rawal

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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, aged 71, died on Thursday in Florida, leaving the sports entertainment community in mourning. Celebrities, including Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, were among the many who paid tribute to the iconic wrestler's lasting impact.

Varun Dhawan took to Instagram Stories to pen a tribute to Hulk Hogan.

Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor mourn

The official Instagram page of WWE wrote a heartbreaking note for Hulk Hogan following his death, which read, “WWE is saddened to learn legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”

Varun took to Instagram Stories to re-post the note along with a heart-touching tribute. Sharing the post, Varun wrote, “You inspired an entire generation, Hulkster. RIP."

Actor Arjun Kapoor also paid a tribute to Hulk Hogan through an Instagram Story. Resharing a post on his legacy, Arjun shared, “A part of my childhood just went with you Hulkster… Thank you for the memories.”

Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Hulk Hogan was the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon. Hulk Hogan's real name was Terry Bollea.

According to a report in TMZ, the wrestler was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. The WWE Hall of Famer's passing marked the end of an era in professional wrestling.

A paparazzi video of the incident at his home was obtained by TMZ, which showed medics and emergency responders trying to save his life before putting him on an ambulance and taking him to a local hospital. The cause of his death will be officially confirmed by the coroner's office in the days to come. Hulk is survived by Daily, his first wife, Linda Hogan, and the children they shared: Brooke and Nick.

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Sugandha Rawal
Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More

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