Hulk Hogan’s cause of death confirmed after lengthy investigation

The cause of death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has been confirmed, almost a year after he died.

Real name Terry Gene Bollea, the WWE Hall of Fame star died at the age of 71 on July 24, 2025.

At the time, it was reported that he had suffered a medical emergency at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Soon after, it was revealed that the cause of death was a heart attack – following a history of atrial fibrillation, which is a heart condition that results in an irregular and often rapid heart rate.

On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Clearwater police announced that they had officially closed the investigation after an extensive review of evidence, witness statements, and Hogan’s medical records.

The 72-page report concludes that there was no evidence of foul play or criminal wrongdoing.

The investigation explored concerns raised in the aftermath of Hogan’s death, including those expressed by his occupational therapist, Justin McCamey.

McCamey had reportedly said that he believed Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice after a previous medical procedure by another surgeon.

However, examiners found nothing untoward in Hogan’s death.

In this month’s report, investigators wrote: ‘Following an exhaustive review of the statements, medical records, surveillance footage from within the residence, and a visual inspection of Mr. Bollea’s body, there has been no evidence to indicate the death of Terry Bollea was anything other than natural.

It continued: ‘Through the course of the investigation, there has been no evidence to indicate any criminal wrongdoing related to his death.’

Soon after news of Hogan’s death was confirmed, his peers and co-stars rushed to social media to share their tributes.

WWE’s official X account also tweeted: ‘WWE is saddened to learn 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.

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