Nick Hogan has shared a statement on the passing of his father, Hulk Hogan, after the former WWE and WCW Champion died, aged 71, on July 24. Tributes poured out

"It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend," read a statement honoring the pro wrestler, who died July 24 at age 71.

Inside Hulk Hogan's scandals and controversies inside and out of the wrestling ring through his decades in the public eye, before his death on Thursday, July 24 at age 71.

Hulk Hogan’s family has released a statement on the WWE legend’s death. Hogan - real name Terry Bollea - passed away on Thursday at his home in Clearwater, Flor

It was confirmed on July 24 that the celebrity star, who was born Terry Gene Bollea, had passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in his home, just weeks after his wife Sky Daily denied rumours that he was in a coma, as rumours of his ill health first began to spread.

He also led Hogan Knows Best, a VH1 reality series following Hulk and his family for four seasons from 2005 to 2007. The show was canceled amid familial turmoil that included allegations of infidelity against Hulk and a serious car accident involving his son, Nick.

The death of Hulk Hogan rocked the wrestling world on Thursday, July 24, and his only son, Nick, has broken his silence over his father's death

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s family have released a statement following news that the star has died at the age of 71. Early reports indicated that the wrestling icon suffered a cardiac arrest while at his home at Florida, however, this has not yet been confirmed.

Following Hogan’s passing at the age of 71, his wife, Sky Daily Hogan, has remained out of the spotlight, choosing to grieve privately. She recently took to Instagram to share an emotional message. She said, “I wasn’t ready for this… and my heart is in pieces.”

WWE released an official statement following the death of Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life wrestling legend who helped catapult the brand.

Tributes have poured in for the WWE legend and half Famer who died aged 71 at his home in Florida, shortly after he was taken ill due to complications with cervical surgery.