Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan’s longtime friend and former manager, was shocked to learn about the wrestling icon's death after receiving a positive update the day before his passing.

Hulk Hogan was at the center of rumors that his health was declining just a few weeks before the news of his death on Thursday.

In May 2025, a representative for Hogan confirmed to TMZ that the “Hogan Knows Best” star underwent a “little fusion procedure” on his neck to help him “feel a little better.” By the following day, his rep confirmed, Hogan was back to work.

Bubba the Love Sponge, Hulk Hogan's former best friend, discussed the professional wrestler's recent death after their complicated history.

Following the news of Hulk Hogan's tragic passing on Thursday, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart weighs in on how stunned he was to lose his close friend/former client.

Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan was reportedly battling serious health issues before his sudden death after a cardiac arrest.

Hulk Hogan's death at 71 follows decades of physical strain from wrestling, with doctors discussing cardiac arrest risks and a history of concerning habits.

Just a week before WWE star Hulk Hogan's death, his wife, Sky Daily, posted an update on his health on Instagram. Daily attempted to calm fans' panic over rumors of Hogan's health days before her husband died at age 71.

The wrestling legend died Thursday after going into cardiac arrest in his Clearwater, Fla., home, shocking fans across the world.

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.

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend, faced numerous health challenges in his final days, including heart issues and severe fatigue. He sought reconciliation with estranged family members before passing a