Hulk Hogan Death: Investigators Find No Suspicious Activity Despite Brooke Hogan’s Concerns
On July 24, 2025, wrestling legend Terry Gene Bollea, known as Hulk Hogan, passed away at age 71 in his Clearwater, Florida, home following a cardiac arrest. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner later confirmed his cause of death as an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), with contributing factors including a history of atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a previously undisclosed cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow. Despite these findings, Hogan’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding her father’s death, prompting public discussion but no change in the official investigation’s stance.
Official Investigation Findings
The Clearwater Police Department, led by Major Nate Burnside, responded to a 9:51 a.m. 911 call for a cardiac arrest at Hogan’s Clearwater Beach home. Emergency crews attempted CPR for approximately 30 minutes before transporting him to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m. The police have classified the death investigation as “standard” and reported no signs of foul play or suspicious activity. A cremation approval summary from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center, signed by Hogan’s personal physician, ruled the death as natural.
Brooke Hogan’s Suspicions
On August 5, 2025, Brooke Hogan, 37, spoke on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show, expressing skepticism about her father’s sudden death. She questioned the leukemia diagnosis, noting she was closely involved with his medical care during his numerous surgeries—Hogan had undergone 25 major procedures, including 10 back surgeries and a recent neck surgery in May 2025—and had never seen indications of leukemia in his bloodwork. Brooke also found it “weird” that no autopsy was performed, stating, “You can have a heart attack, but what was the reason for the heart attack is the question.” She described the lack of an autopsy and the leukemia diagnosis as “B.S.”
Adding to the intrigue, posts on X from @TheBubbaArmy claimed paramedics found Hogan wired for dialysis, an unreported detail suggesting possible kidney failure, and administered two doses of Narcan, typically used for opioid overdoses, during transport. However, these claims remain unverified by official sources.
Response from Authorities
Following Brooke’s comments, a Clearwater Police Department spokesperson reiterated that no suspicious activity has been identified. The decision not to perform an autopsy aligns with Florida law, which does not require autopsies for deaths deemed natural, especially when certified by a physician and no criminal activity is suspected. Hogan’s history of atrial fibrillation, a condition causing irregular heartbeats, and his extensive surgical history, including a recent four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, were noted as significant risk factors for cardiac events.
Context and Hogan’s Health History
Hogan’s death followed years of physical strain from his wrestling career, which included over 25 surgeries for back, neck, hips, shoulders, and knees, as well as admitted steroid use for over a decade. In June 2025, rumors of Hogan being on his “deathbed” or in a coma were debunked by his wife, Sky Daily, and manager, Jimmy Hart, who insisted his heart was “strong” post-surgery. Despite these assurances, Hogan’s health took a sudden turn, leading to his fatal cardiac arrest.
Public and Family Reactions
Hogan’s passing prompted tributes from wrestling icons like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ric Flair, and John Cena, as well as political figures like Donald Trump, whom Hogan supported at the 2024 Republican National Convention. However, his legacy is complicated by controversies, including a 2015 racism scandal that led to his temporary removal from the WWE Hall of Fame and ongoing family estrangement with Brooke, who had publicly discussed their strained relationship earlier in 2025.
Brooke’s husband has called for privacy as they process the loss, condemning “disturbing” AI-generated videos speculating on Hogan’s death. While her concerns have fueled speculation on platforms like X, where users have questioned potential surgery complications or undisclosed health issues, no credible evidence supports foul play.
Conclusion
Despite Brooke Hogan’s suspicions, particularly regarding the leukemia diagnosis and lack of autopsy, Clearwater police and medical examiners maintain that Hulk Hogan’s death was a natural result of a heart attack, with no suspicious circumstances identified. The wrestling icon’s extensive health challenges, including recent surgeries and chronic conditions, align with the official cause of death. While public and family skepticism persists, fueled by Hogan’s high-profile status and past controversies, the investigation remains closed unless new evidence emerges.
Disclaimer: Information is based on available reports and unverified social media claims, which should be treated as inconclusive. Developments may evolve as further details emerge.