According to a report by Pinellas County Forensic Science Center in Florida, Hogan died from acute myocardial infarction, which is more commonly known as a heart attack. The cardiac arrest was deemed to have been the result of natural causes. The New York Post was first to report Hogan’s cause of death.

UPDATE (07/31/2025 at 12:24 p.m. ET): Hulk Hogan ‘s cause of death has been revealed. The WWE wrestling legend died at the age of 71 on Thursday, July 24, in Florida after going into cardiac arrest in his home. He died of acute myocardial infarction, which is the medical term for a heart attack. Hogan’s manner of death was ruled as natural.