Truth behind worrying Hulk Hogan health rumor after radio host claimed WWE icon ‘might not make it’ in hospital

By OLIVER SALT

Hulk Hogan is not on his deathbed in hospital despite a Florida radio host claiming the WWE legend’s family have been called in to say their goodbyes to him.

According to TMZ Sports, Hogan was hospitalized this week to simply deal with lingering neck and back issues, and he’s back moving around already.

Local radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge said live on air that a ‘pretty damn reliable’ source had told him the 71-year-old was in such bad health that he ‘might not make it’.

However, it is believed he is not close to death and was only in hospital to address health problems he’s struggled with for years.

Hogan – whose real name is Terry Bollea – underwent neck surgery last month after having a ‘little fusion procedure’ to make him ‘feel a little better.’

He was back to work just 24 hours after going under the knife while preparing for the launch of his new wrestling league, Real American Freestyle, this summer.

Hulk Hogan is not on his deathbed in hospital despite a radio host saying he ‘might not make it’

Hogan, pictured with wife Sky Daily, is simply dealing with lingering neck and back issues

‘Quick turnaround,’ a representative for Hulk was quoted as saying by TMZ.

The all-time wrestling great is no stranger to surgery after recently telling WWE superstar Logan Paul that he had at least 25 from 2014 to 2024 alone.

‘I’ve had 10 back surgeries,’ he said during an appearance on Logan’s ‘Impaulsive’ podcast. ‘Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders – everything.’

While he is not on his deathbed, Hogan did spark fears over his health after making a bizarre appearance on Fox News last month.

Fans were left concerned when he appeared as a special guest on Fox & Friends at the start of May sporting a worrying new look.

Renowned for his deep tan, the WWE great’s skin looked particularly weathered on air, while his usual white beard appeared to be dyed black despite his goatee and hair being left white – making for a strange contrast.

One viewer wrote on social media: ‘tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty, clean that soot off.’

Another said: ‘Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?’

A third added: ‘Hulk Hogan giving off Wooly Willy vibes this am on Fox & Friends’.

The 71-year-old recently sparked health fears after sporting a bizarre new look on Fox News

Hogan, whose real name Terry Bollea, is widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers ever

Hogan was on the show to promote his new wrestling league but appeared to ramble as the interview went on. 

The odd TV cameo came just over a month after his family became embroiled in a bitter public dispute after ex-wife Linda accused him of being ‘complete liar’ and ‘sex addict’.

Linda claimed the family is ‘in the worst mess’ after daughter Brooke cut both parents out of her life, with the latter soon hitting back at her mom in a shocking war of words.

Brooke’s husband has also taken sly shots at his wife’s parents while leaping to her defense in the midst of the bitter family feud.

Hulk and Linda were married for 26 years between 1983 and 2009. They have two children together – Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34.

Hogan remarried in 2010, tying the knot with Jennifer McDaniel, but they split 11 years later. He married his third wife – Sky Daily – in 2023, in a ceremony that Brooke did not attend. 

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Truth behind worrying Hulk Hogan health rumor after radio host claimed WWE icon ‘might not make it’ in hospital

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