Hulk Hogan has left an indelible mark on professional wrestling and pop culture. Known for his charisma and catchphrases, Hogan helped elevate wrestling from small venues to massive stadiums.

Hulk Hogan, who served as a main catalyst for launching pro wrestling off the top rope and into the pop culture stratosphere, died July 24. He was 71.

Hulk Hogan, pro-wresting's 12-time world champion and TV personality, who helped transform the WWE into the behemoth it became, has died at age 71. TMZ was first to report the news on Thursday, July 24 that medics were sent to Hogan's home in Florida after he reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. The outlet said he was taken out on a stretcher.