Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler who became a global icon and helped transform wrestling into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed on Thursday.

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” the organization said in a statement posted on X.

No cause of death was immediately disclosed.

With his signature bandana, handlebar mustache, and larger-than-life persona, Hogan was more than just a wrestling champion—he was a cultural phenomenon. His charisma and in-ring showmanship helped catapult the WWE into international stardom, making him a household name throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Beyond the ring, Hogan appeared in movies, television shows, and reality series, and was a prominent public figure who notably voiced support for Donald Trump during his political campaigns.

Hogan’s passing marks the end of an era for sports entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of wrestling fans and performers alike.