Donald Trump Jr., the oldest of President Donald Trump’s five children, issued a statement following the tragic passing of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan.
On Thursday morning, TMZ broke the stunning news that Hulk Hogan died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Medical personnel attempted to revive the wrestling legend, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) was the biggest wrestling star in the world during the ’80s and ’90s. The “Hulkamania” wave was instrumental in helping Vince McMahon’s WWF (now WWE) promotion explode as a global phenomenon.
After his passing, Donald Trump Jr. paid tribute to the wrestling legend on X/Twitter:
Hulk Hogan was a real American icon and I’ll never forget his speech in support of my father at the Republican National Convention. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/esjwHQVhYW
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 24, 2025
Hogan endorsed Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election, speaking at the Republican National Convention and the Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Hulk Hogan had plenty of well-documented health issues in his post-wrestling career. Last year, Hogan told Logan Paul that he had 25 surgeries in a decade-long span, including replacements on both knees and hips as well as 10 back surgeries.
Radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge (real name Todd Clem) reported last year that he heard Hogan was on his deathbed, and that his loved ones were told to prepare to say their goodbyes. That rumor was quickly debunked by multiple outlets.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Hogan during this tragic time.
Hogan had two children, daughter Brooke and son Nick, with his first wife Linda Claridge. Hogan and Claridge divorced in 2009 after 26 years of marriage. He was married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021.
In Sept. 2023, Hogan married yoga instructor Sky Daily. The two were living together at the time of Hogan’s tragic passing.
RIP, Hulkster.
