The $11.5M Estate Where Hulk Hogan Died: And Why His Legacy Is Still Controversial

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at 71 on July 24 after reportedly experiencing cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida residence.The legendary wrestler greeted fans during the WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 2, 2018. Emergency responders arrived at Hogan's estate following a distress call regarding a heart issue. As reported by TMZ, he was transported on a stretcher to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The lavish estate, located by the Gulf of Mexico, had an estimated value of $5 million, having been purchased in 2012 for $3.3 million. Hogan owned an additional adjacent property acquired in 2016 for $1.6 million, raising the compound’s total estimated worth to $11.5 million. Discussion about Hogan's complex legacy is back in focus. Some controversies ensued following the surfacing of racially charged remarks in 2015, leading to his temporary removal from the WWE Hall of Fame. Despite re-induction in 2020 and a controversial appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention, he faced personal struggles, including a high-profile divorce and a notable legal victory against Gawker. Hogan is survived by his wife Sky Daily, two...

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