Messages Pouring In for Hulk Hogan on What Would Have Been His 72nd Birthday originally appeared on Parade.
Monday would have marked Hulk Hogan’s 72nd birthday, and fans are taking a moment to remember the wrestling legend’s larger-than-life persona and lasting impact on the sport. Known for his charisma, signature moves and unforgettable catchphrases, Hogan became one of the most recognizable figures in wrestling history.
The professional wrestler, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71 due to a heart attack. According to ABC News, medical records also revealed that Hogan had been privately battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and had a history of atrial fibrillation, both of which were contributing factors to his death.
@80sWrestling_, a popular X account that honors popular wrestlers during the 1980s, posted a tribute to the late Hogan on Monday morning, writing “Happy Heavenly Birthday today to Hulk Hogan 🙏🏻.”
Happy Heavenly Birthday today to Hulk Hogan 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/VeJHTUHaYc
— 80’s Wrestling (@80sWrestling_) August 11, 2025
Many fans also took the time to honor the legendary wrestler, sending birthday shoutouts and sharing heartfelt posts about his impact on wrestling and their lives.
“Happy Birthday Hulk💪🎂🥳🐐,” a fan posted on X, along with a video montage of Hogan’s best wrestling moments.
“Happy B-Day up in the sky Hulkster!” a fan quote-tweeted. “#Hulkamania is immortal just like Hulk Hogan. Gen X will always remember.”
“Happy heavenly Birthday HULKSTER!!!🎂🙏🎂 You are ETERNAL!!!” another wrote. “Legends NEVER dies!!!”
Another posted, “Happy birthday to the GOAT of pro-wrestling,” along with a video of the wrestler entering the arena before a match.
“Happy Heavenly Birthday, #HulkHogan 🎂🙏🏼🕊🕊🕊 You are loved & missed…❤️💛🖤🤍,” wrote a fan. “I still always say my prayers and take my vitamins❣️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼😎,” referring to one of his famous catch phrases he would say in wrestling promos and to his fanbase, the Hulkamaniacs.
A fan account dedicated to the wrestler quote-tweeted, “RIP HOGAN. WE’LL NEVER FORGET THE LEGEND THAT IS HULK HOGAN. HULKAMANIA WILL LIVE FOREVER!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”
Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s as one of professional wrestling’s most iconic figures, leading the WWF’s boom era with his charisma and his signature “Hulkamania” persona. Thanks to his constant championship wins and crossover success in Hollywood, Hogan became a pop culture phenomenon. His influence helped bring wrestling into the mainstream and inspired generations of fans and future wrestlers.
Messages Pouring In for Hulk Hogan on What Would Have Been His 72nd Birthday first appeared on Parade on Aug 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
