Hulk Hogan, 71, Dies in His Florida Home
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Marcus Jordan, the son of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, wrote on social media that the deaths of Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne led him to reconnect with family.
The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.
The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had supported former President Barack Obama in 2008.
Hulk Hogan had completed over 20 hours of interviews for a Netflix documentary about him prior to his death at the age of 71 earlier this week.
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But for the 38-year-old Famuyide and other Black wrestling fans and sports commentators, Hogan’s death this week at 71 has resurfaced an irreconcilable contradiction in the iconic wrestler's legacy: Hogan's undeniable role in broadening wrestling's appeal to fans of all backgrounds versus his well-documented racism.
Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan’s longtime friend and former manager, was shocked to learn about the wrestling icon's death after receiving a positive update the day before his passing.