Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday.

Join 18 Sports for a special look back at the career of pro wrestling and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan. The world received shocking news on Thursday, reporting the death of professional wrestling legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan,

Fans peered inside Hulk Hogan's shop in Pigeon Forge admiring the wall of shirt-ripping, leg-dropping moments that made Terry Bollea a wrestling icon.

WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later in life.

Despite his end with WWE, Hogan remained an influential and legendary figure in wresting circles until his death. A number of wrestlers paid tribute to Hogan on Thursday, with one of his biggest wrestling rivals leading the charge. That would be Ric Flair, who praised Hogan for being a great friend away from the ring.

Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s 35-year-old son, penned an emotional tribute to his late father over the weekend. Hulk Hogan, whose real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday in in Clearwater, Fla, at the age of 71.

WCW World Heavyweight Championship winner Hulk Hogan has reportedly breathed his last. According to a report from TMZ, the superstar passed away on Thursday morning, July 24, after a call about a reported cardiac arrest was made.