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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Insider reveals truth of Hulk Hogan 'deathbed' rumor... and why the WWE icon now has the 'body of a 140-year-old'
Hulk Hogan has 'the body of a 140-year-old man' after his wrestling career, a source tells the Daily Mail. Earlier this week a Florida radio host sparked fears over Hogan's wellbeing when he inaccurately claimed the WWE icon was on his deathbed in a hospital. Radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge said live on air that a 'pretty damn reliable' source had told him Hogan - whose real name is Terry Bollea - was in such bad health that he 'might not make it' and his family had been called in to say their goodbyes. After TMZ Sports shut down that claim by alleging that he was only in the hospital to address lingering neck and back issues, US Weekly later reported that the 71-year-old recently underwent 'pretty serious' heart surgery. However, the Daily Mail understands he was not having treatment for any heart issues, and rumors that he is close to dying are bogus. Hogan - who was embroiled in a shocking family feud with his ex-wife Linda and estranged daughter Brooke earlier this year - is instead trying to work his way back to '100 percent' after neck and back operations. 'Hulk has a body ravaged by wrestling, his body is the body of a 140-year-old man with all the bumps and bruises through the years, and his recent neck and back surgeries have been harder to come back from,' a source close to Hogan said. 'But the rumors of heart issues is not a thing, and talk of him dying is farfetched. He is just having some struggle and trouble to get back to being 100 percent faster. 'He is getting older, he still is in good shape, works out. But he's a beaten man, just trying to get as right as possible. 'Obviously, he will never wrestle again, but it isn't because he is dying, it is because his bones are deteriorated.' Hogan's physical and mental condition likely came under strain during his very public fallout with his ex-wife and daughter back in March. In an astonishing video on social media, Linda first accused her former husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict'. She also claimed their family is 'in the worst mess' after Brooke cut both parents out of her life, before hitting back at her mom by alleging that her dad was not the only reason behind the shocking family divide, claiming she was 'verbally and mentally abused' during her childhood. 'Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes it's not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes,' Brooke alleged. After Brooke's stunning response, Linda then took a dramatic U-turn by defending Hogan and branding her daughter a 'narcissist.' Hogan and Linda were married for 26 years between 1983 and 2009. They have two children together: Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34. Hogan remarried in 2010, tying the knot with Jennifer McDaniel, but they split 11 years later. He married his third wife - Sky Daily - in 2023, in a ceremony that Brooke did not attend. A month after his family spat, the wrestling great did spark fears over his health after making a bizarre appearance on Fox News. Fans were left concerned when he appeared as a special guest on Fox & Friends at the start of May sporting a worrying new look. Renowned for his deep tan, Hogan's skin looked particularly weathered on air, while his usual white beard appeared to be dyed black despite his goatee and hair being left white - making for a strange contrast. One viewer wrote on social media, 'Tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty, clean that soot off.' Another asked, 'Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?'
National Post
a day ago
- Health
- National Post
Hulk Hogan in hospital but not at death's door: Reports
Article content The Hulkster was feared to be on his deathbed following a report Wednesday by Tampa radio personality Todd Clem — better known as Bubba The Love Sponge — that the legendary wrestler allegedly was in hospital and 'might not make it.' Article content Article content 'I got some pretty reliable information … that there are phone calls being made to various family members about getting to town to come say your goodbyes,' Clem told his listeners. Article content Article content Clem added that Hogan is 'not doing well' and is 'not in good shape.' Article content Article content Article content However, it doesn't appear to be true, according to at least two reports. Article content According to TMZ, the 71-year-old Hogan — real name Terry Bollea — was hospitalized to address lingering neck and back issues from his days in the ring. Article content The celebrity news site reported last month that Hogan underwent successful neck surgery. Article content However, a separate report said the beloved wrestling icon recently underwent heart surgery and is recovering in hospital. Article content 'Hulk had pretty serious heart surgery a few weeks ago and was doing well afterward,' a source told US Weekly. 'It wasn't a near-death thing.' Article content Hogan has not addressed his health in recent days. Article content The wrestler has been promoting his Real American Beer in recent months after signing a multi-year partnership in January with WWE to showcase the brew at wrestling events. Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hulk Hogan (@hulkhogan)
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Truth behind worrying Hulk Hogan health rumor after radio host claimed WWE icon 'might not make it' in hospital
Hulk Hogan is not on his deathbed in hospital despite a Florida radio host claiming the WWE legend's family have been called in to say their goodbyes to him. According to TMZ Sports, Hogan was hospitalized this week to simply deal with lingering neck and back issues, and he's back moving around already. Local radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge said live on air that a 'pretty damn reliable' source had told him the 71-year-old was in such bad health that he 'might not make it'. However, it is believed he is not close to death and was only in hospital to address health problems he's struggled with for years. Hogan - whose real name is Terry Bollea - underwent neck surgery last month after having a 'little fusion procedure' to make him 'feel a little better.' He was back to work just 24 hours after going under the knife while preparing for the launch of his new wrestling league, Real American Freestyle, this summer. 'Quick turnaround,' a representative for Hulk was quoted as saying by TMZ. The all-time wrestling great is no stranger to surgery after recently telling WWE superstar Logan Paul that he had at least 25 from 2014 to 2024 alone. 'I've had 10 back surgeries,' he said during an appearance on Logan's 'Impaulsive' podcast. 'Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders - everything.' While he is not on his deathbed, Hogan did spark fears over his health after making a bizarre appearance on Fox News last month. Fans were left concerned when he appeared as a special guest on Fox & Friends at the start of May sporting a worrying new look. Renowned for his deep tan, the WWE great's skin looked particularly weathered on air, while his usual white beard appeared to be dyed black despite his goatee and hair being left white - making for a strange contrast. One viewer wrote on social media: 'tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty, clean that soot off.' Another said: 'Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?' A third added: 'Hulk Hogan giving off Wooly Willy vibes this am on Fox & Friends'. Hogan was on the show to promote his new wrestling league but appeared to ramble as the interview went on. The odd TV cameo came just over a month after his family became embroiled in a bitter public dispute after ex-wife Linda accused him of being 'complete liar' and 'sex addict'. Linda claimed the family is 'in the worst mess' after daughter Brooke cut both parents out of her life, with the latter soon hitting back at her mom in a shocking war of words. Brooke's husband has also taken sly shots at his wife's parents while leaping to her defense in the midst of the bitter family feud. Hulk and Linda were married for 26 years between 1983 and 2009. They have two children together - Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34. Hogan remarried in 2010, tying the knot with Jennifer McDaniel, but they split 11 years later. He married his third wife - Sky Daily - in 2023, in a ceremony that Brooke did not attend.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In For Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan
Prayers Pouring In For Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for wrestling legend Hulk Hogan on Wednesday evening. Hogan, 71, was the subject of deathbed rumors on Wednesday. A rumor circulated on social media that the legendary wrestling star and American icon was hospitalized and "might not make it." However, his reps have thankfully shot that rumor down. A rep for Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, confirmed that there are 'no reasons to panic.' Hogan has had problems with his back and his neck for years. He recently underwent a procedure and it 'has indeed been successful.' Still, Hogan remains hospitalized, as fans are praying for his full recovery. Prayers are pouring in for Hogan's friends and family members as they deal with his recovery and his unfortunate deathbed rumors. "We do not want to lose Hulk Hogan," one fan wrote. "Tell me again how Professional Wrestling is fake. This man's body has been banged up... Prayers," one fan added. "All of you wishing death on Hogan are pieces of (crap). You have no moral high ground you're sick in the head. So quit pretending like you are some kind of good people because you simply are not. Prayers to a fast recovery for Hulk," one fan added. "Prayers for him and his family," one fan added. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Hulk and his loved ones," one fan added. "He's been so vilified over the years. Still he is a human being. And deserves our prayers," one fan added. "Prayers are going out to Hulk Hogan and his family. Unfortunately, people have a lot of complicated feelings for Hogan due to how he's conducted himself in his personal life. However, you can not deny his contributions to the pro wrestling industry," one fan added. Hogan previously opened up about the extent of his injuries and surgeries. 'I've had like 25 surgeries in the last ten years. 10 of them were back surgeries," he told the IMPAULSIVE podcast in September 2024. 'I've had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders—everything.' Our thoughts are with Hogan and his friends and family members as he remains hospitalized. Prayers Pouring In For Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's rep insists he's recovering well from surgery amid deathbed report
Hulk Hogan's representative has shut down rumours suggesting he "might not make it" following a recent surgery. On Wednesday, speculation about the legendary wrestler's health began to circulate online after radio host Bubba The Love Sponge reported that the 71-year-old had been hospitalised and made phone calls to family members about "getting to town to come say your goodbyes". However, a rep later confirmed to E! News that Hogan - real name Terry Bollea - was fine and there were "no reasons to panic". They emphasised that the former Hogan Knows Best star had experienced "problems with his back" for many years and insisted a recent procedure on his neck had "indeed been successful". Last month, a spokesperson for Hogan told TMZ that he had undergone a "little fusion procedure" in a bid to make him "feel a little better". During an interview for the Impaulsive podcast in September 2024, Hogan admitted to co-host Jake Paul that wrestling had taken a toll on his body. "I've had like 25 surgeries in the last 10 years. Ten of them were back surgeries," he shared. "I've had 10 back surgeries, both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders - everything."
