So Beefcake was thinking of his friend Hogan — who had reportedly been dealing with several health issues — in the days leading up to his death Thursday morning at age 71, and in an interview with TMZ, Beefcake expressed regret about not being able to see him one last time.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has reportedly died at the age of 71. TMZ broke the news on Thursday, July 24, that Hogan died. He leaves behind wife Sky Daily and his two children Brooke Hogan and Nick Hogan.

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

Social media users claimed the wrestling icon's death on July 24, 2025, occurred exactly a decade after WWE terminated his contract.

WWE star Chelsea Green was among those in the pro wrestling world to comment on the death of Hulk Hogan on Thursday, but she received social media hate for it.