Robert Griffin III Pays Tribute After WWE Legend Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WWE icon Hulk Hogan passed away at 71 from a heart attack, according to the WWE and Associated Press.

"SmackDown" celebrated the indescribable impact of Hulk Hogan with a tribute to Terry Bollea's life and legacy. It continued throughout the night, and interestingly enough, even featured comments about his legacy being "complex" from both commentary and Cody Rhodes.

Hogan also famously wrestled for WWE competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s, turning heel (wrestling parlance for bad guy) and becoming Hollywood Hulk Hogan as a member of the New World Order (NWO). He has also wrestled for promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA.

In an emotional post on social media, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reminisced about his famous bout with Hulk Hogan, who died this week at the age of 71.

The polarizing but iconic WWE superstar died Thursday at the age of 71. A sellout crowd a Rocket Arena chanted his name as wrestlers gathered for a 10-bell salute.

WWE honored Hall of Famer and professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan on Friday, one day after his passing at 71 years old.

Marcus Jordan had a sobering realization following the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne this week -- one that encouraged him to reconnect with his family ... and nearly pick up the bottle after months of sobriety.

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71 on Thursday as his family, friends and millions of fans across popular culture mourn.