Two-time WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died Thursday at the age of 71, according to his family.

Hulk Hogan's wife shared an emotional note to fans on social media Friday, expressing her shock to what she called his "sudden" passing.

Pro wrestler Hulk Hogan won one of his most notable victories in a Florida courtroom. Hogan died Thursday at age 71, nearly a decade after he sued the website Gawker for publishing a video that showed him having sex with a friend's wife.

The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.

Hulk Hogan, a larger-than-life wrestler known for his showmanship, succumbed to cardiac arrest after a career marked by digital hoaxes and a landmark battle against online exploitation

Bubba the Love Sponge, Hulk Hogan's former best friend, discussed the professional wrestler's recent death after their complicated history.

After recounting his history wrestling for the promotion and in the country, NJPW also had a moment of silence for the late star.