Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Daily was one of many who publicly admired Hogan in the hours after he died. In his memorable tribute, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who followed Hulk's path from wrestler to movie star, called him a " childhood hero ."

His lawsuit over a leaked sex tape bankrupted Gawker Media — and helped inspire the American right’s ongoing war on the press.

Brooke Hogan's husband Steven Oleksy shared a tribute to Hulk Hogan and said it's a 'challenging time' for them after the WWE star's death on Thursday, July 24.

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

Since news broke of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday, July 24, at age 71, wrestlers and celebrities have come forward to share their condolences and memories. Hogan suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater,

Hulk Hogan evolved from a sports entertainer to lifestyle brand through authenticity and expansion, with recent ventures that included a beer brand and freestyle wrestling organization.

It's been a week of tremendous loss for kids of the 1980s. The last few days on social media has felt like one long requiem for our pop culture.