Hulk Hogan's cause of death has been revealed after the WWE star's passing on Thursday, July 24 at age 71. He died of acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, PEOPLE confirmed on Thursday,

CLEARWATER, Fla. ( WFLA) — Wrestling star Hulk Hogan’s death last week was caused by a heart attack, according to multiple reports. The District Six Medical Examiner’s Office, which covers both Pinellas and Pasco counties in Florida, described the death as natural.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner's report released Thursday. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, the report from the District Six Medical Examiner said.