Hulk Hogan was an American professional wrestler who was widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide, the most popular wrestler of the 1980s, and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Hulk Hogan Biography
| Real Name | Terry Gene Bollea |
| Nickname | Hulk Hogan |
| Profession | Professional wrestler, TV Personality , actor and entrepreneur |
| Date of Birth | 11 August 1953 |
| Age | 71 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Augusta, Georgia, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | Robinson High School |
| College | Hillsborough Community College, USA University of South Florida, USA |
| Education Qualification | College drop out |
Hulk Hogan Age
Hulk Hogan was born on 11 August 1953 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. He was 71 years old at the time of his death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Leo.
Hulk Hogan Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Linda Hogan (m. 1983, div. 2009) Jennifer McDaniel (m. 2010, div. 2021) Sky Daily (m. 2023-present) |
| Children | Son – Nick Hogan Daughter – Brooke Hogan |
Hulk Hogan Family
| Father’s Name | Pietro Bollea |
| Mother’s Name | Ruth V |
| Brother’s Name | Allan Bollea |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | He started his professional wrestling career in 9 August 1977 |
| Ring Names | Hollywood Hogan Hollywood Hulk Hogan Hulk Boulder Hulk Hogan Hulk Machine Mr. America Sterling Golden Terry Boulder The Super Destroyer |
| Trained by | Hiro Matsuda |
| Retired | 27 January 2012 |
Hulk Hogan Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 201 cm In meters – 2.01 m In feet & inches – 6’7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 137 kg In pounds – 302 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Hazel Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Body Measurements | 58-37-24 |
Hulk Hogan Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 24 July 2025 |
| Place of Death | Clearwater, Florida, USA |
| Cause of Death | Cardiac arrest |
Hulk Hogan Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $25 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Professional wrestling career, endorsement and social media |
Some Lesser Facts About Hulk Hogan
- Hulk Hogan was born in August, Georgia, to Pietro Bolllea and Ruth V.
- His father was a construction foreman, and her mother was a homemaker and dance teacher.
- He had an older brother named Allen who died at the age of 38 from a drug overdose.
- When Hulk was one and a half years old, his family moved to Port Tampa, Florida.
- As a boy, he was a pitcher in Little League Baseball and attended Robinson High School.
- Hulk Hogan began watching professional wrestling at the age of 16.
- While he was in high school, he revered Dusty Rhodes, and he regularly attended cards at the Tampa Sportatorium.
- He was also a good musician and spent a decade playing fretless bass guitar in several Florida-based rock bands
- In 1976, he formed a band called Ruckus with two other local musicians.
- Hulk Hogan joined the Continental Wrestling Association in Memphis to earn $800 a week.
- He became the most requested celebrity for the Make-A-Wish Foundation children’s charity.
- Hogan, Savage and manager Miss Elizabeth became partners known as the Mega Powers.
- He has trained and mentored several WWR wrestlers such as Kevin Steen and Ed ‘Brutus Beefeake’ Leslie.
FAQs:
How old was Hulk Hogan?
In 2025, at the time of death, Hulk Hogan was 71 years old.
What is Hulk Hogan’s real name?
Wrestler Hulk Hogan’s real name was Terry Gene Bollea
Who is Hulk Hogan’s wife?
Since 2023, Hulk Hogan was married to Sky Daily.
What is Hulk Hogan’s net worth?
At the time of his death in 2025, Hulk Hogan’s estimated net worth was $25 million.
What is the cause of Hulk Hogan’s death?
Hulk Hogan died on 24 July 2024 from cardiac arrest.