
KEY POINTS
- The WWE icon had undergone at least 25 surgeries, including 10 on his back, due to wrestling injuries
- His recent health battles included neck fusion surgery and reports of severe physical decline
- Hogan helped make wrestling a family-friendly global spectacle with the rise of 'Hulkamania'
The world of wrestling is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures. Hulk Hogan, the WWE Hall of Famer who turned professional wrestling into a global pop culture phenomenon, has died at the age of 71.