Authorities in Clearwater, Florida, have officially closed their investigation into the death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, formally classifying it as an “attended natural death.” The ruling puts an institutional stamp on the circumstances surrounding the wrestling legend’s passing, ending nearly a year of open questions.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. The Clearwater Police Department announced on Friday that the case had been closed after a thorough review of all available evidence.
Police spokesperson Rob Shaw said investigators reached their conclusion after reviewing the full circumstances of the death. According to New York Post, the report specifically stated there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing connected to his passing.
This conclusion comes only days after the Hulkster’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, had claimed that a key figure involved in her father’s death had ‘vanished’ and questioned why changes were being made to his death certificate almost a year after Hulk’s passing.
Details On The Passing of Hulk Hogan
The police released a 70-page master report, which detailed the progression of their investigation leading to the conclusion. It explains that on the day he died, Hogan was at his Clearwater home with his wife and two healthcare workers. Those present noticed he had stopped breathing while he was sitting in a recliner.
His wife, Sky Daily, immediately called emergency services while one of the healthcare workers began CPR. Hogan was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later declared dead.
Investigators noted there were no signs of foul play when they first arrived at the scene. Nothing uncovered during the months-long review changed that conclusion and a private autopsy determined that Hogan died “exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions.”
Authorities Thank Hogan’s Family
Shaw thanked Hogan’s family for cooperating with the investigation, crediting their willingness to share private information during a difficult time.
“We want to thank the family of Mr. Bollea, Sky, Nick and Brooke, and their attorney, Kevin Hayslett, for their cooperation,” Shaw said. “Their willingness to allow our investigators access to very personal information, at a time when they were grieving and struggling, was extremely helpful.”
The official cause of death was previously listed as an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. Medical records also showed Hogan had been dealing with lymphocytic leukemia and atrial fibrillation, both of which may have affected his health.