911 call reveals medics did 30 mins of CPR on Hulk Hogan before rushing him to hospital for cardiac arrest

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Newly released audio from a 911 dispatch call has shed light on the tragic final moments of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who died at the age of 71.

According to audio obtained by TMZ, emergency responders were sent to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, for a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday, July 24, at approximately 9.51 am local time.

911 audio reveals cardiac emergency at Hulk Hogan’s home

In the brief audio, a dispatcher can be heard alerting medics to a cardiac emergency at the WWE Hall of Famer’s home. TMZ reported that “a slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home.”

First responders initiated CPR on Hogan, and according to the dispatch audio, the life-saving efforts were still “in progress” at 10.28 am, with medics actively “working on getting him out to the ambulance.”

Hogan was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to a report issued by the Clearwater Fire Department.

While an official cause of death has not been released, Hogan, born Terry Bollea, had been grappling with health complications in recent months. The wrestling icon reportedly underwent a neck procedure earlier this year, though it’s unclear whether the surgery played any role in his sudden death.

During a press conference on Thursday afternoon, police stated that an investigation into Hogan's death is underway, describing it as “standard procedure.” Authorities confirmed that there is currently “no foul play and no suspicious activity being investigated at this time.”

WWE and Vince McMahon mourn the loss of Hulk Hogan with emotional tributes

WWE issued a heartfelt statement following Hogan’s death. “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. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans,” it read. 

Longtime WWE chairman Vince McMahon also expressed his grief in a personal message shared on X (formerly Twitter). 

He wrote, “The world lost a treasure today. Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world. He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon.”

“He leaves us with one of his favorite expressions, 'Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.' Today, we pray for him,” McMahon added.