Hulk Hogan
The first celebrities mourn for wrestling legend
The wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is dead. The first celebrities and companions say goodbye to social media.
The wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (1953-2025) died at the age of 71. On social media, the first wrestling colleagues and celebrities say goodbye to him shortly after his death became known.
Ric flair about Hulk Hogan’s death “absolutely shocked”
Among other things, the US wrestler Ric Flair, 76, comments on the death of his long-time friend: “I am absolutely shocked by the death of my close friend Hulk Hogan.” The two of them had experienced their beginnings in the wrestling scene together, Flair writes: “Our friendship meant everything. He was always there for me, even if I didn’t ask him for it. He was one of the first to visit me in the hospital when I only had a chance of two percent, and he prayed on my bed.” Flair ends his emotional contribution with the words: “Hulkster, nobody will ever be comparable to you! Rest in peace, my friend!”
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The wrestler Robert Remus, 76, better known as the ring name Sgt. Slaughter, writes: “Sad, heard of the death of Hulk Hogan … I appreciate that God needed an incredible angel. Quiet in peace, my friend.”
Sylvester Stallone says goodbye to his “Rocky” co-star
“Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone, 79, with which Hulk Hogan stood in front of the camera for the third part of the cult series, also expresses his death. “I had the pleasure of getting to know this brilliant personality and this showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely wonderful and made his amazing skills ‘Rocky III’ something very special. My heart breaks. I think he went from us …” writes the actor for a common picture.
Donald Trump Jr., 47, son of US President Donald Trump, 79, also commented on Hulk Hogan’s death on the social media platform X. He writes about a joint selfie: “Quiet in peace, legend.”
“Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. He was one of the first people I really admired as a child. When I saw him the last time, we promised ourselves that the next time we see each other, we will have to drink a beer. The next time it will have to be my friend! Rest in peace,” says US Vice President JD Vance, 40.
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