Florida police share final report on Hulk Hogan’s cause of death

Nbcwashington · Jun 07, 2026 · 490 words · By Francie Ebert; NBC News

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What to know about Florida police share final report on Hulk Hogan’s cause of death

Terry Bollea— known professionally as Hulk Hogan — died of natural causes, according to a report released Friday by the Clearwater Police Department, concluding its investigation into the July 2025 death of the legendary pro wrestler.

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What happened

Why it matters

Clearwater authorities previously told NBC News that officers responded to a cardiac arrest call at 9:51 a.m.

Common ground

Hogan was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Florida police share final report on Hulk Hogan’s cause of death?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that home health aide Dana Swinton said that she, Sky Daily, and occupational therapist Justin McCamey were all at the residence when Hogan stopped breathing?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “home health aide Dana Swinton said that she, Sky Daily, and occupational therapist Justin McCamey were all at the residence when Hogan stopped breathing.”

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The evidence provided for this claim refers to 'Dana Incorporated' (a vehicle supplier), which is irrelevant to a home health aide named Dana Swinton. No evidence confirms the presence of these specific individuals at the scene.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Dana is a leading supplier of fully integrated drivetrain and electrified propulsion systems for all passenger vehicles. Working collaboratively with original-equipment manufacturers and t…
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Claim 2: “An autopsy determined Hogan died “exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions,” and ruled the manner of death as natural.”

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Multiple web search results quote the specific autopsy language regarding 'compelling natural disease' and the lack of traumatic or toxicologic contributions.

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web search NEUTRAL — An autopsy determined Hogan died “exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions,” and ruled the manner of death as natural.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/flor…

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web search NEUTRAL — That autopsy report concluded that Hogan died “exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions.”
https://www.tampabay.com/news/clearwater/2026/06/06/hulk-hog…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation.A private autopsy paid for by the family backed up the initial assessment, finding "no reasonable traumatic or ter…
https://abc11.com/post/hulk-hogan-cause-death-terry-bollea-d…

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Claim 3: “Terry Bollea— known professionally as Hulk Hogan — died of natural causes”

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Multiple independent web sources and reports confirm that Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan) died of natural causes, citing police reports and autopsy results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 22, 2026 · The name Terry carries with it a sense of familiarity and timeless charm, often evoking images of warmth and approachability. Whether you’ve met someone named Terry or are considering t…
https://anyteamnames.com/blog/what-does-the-name-terry-mean/

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web search NEUTRAL — John George Terry (born 7 December 1980) is an English professional football coach and former player who played as a centre-back. He was previously captain of Chelsea, the England national team and As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Terry

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Claim 4: “In the 911 call, his wife Sky Daily Hogan is recorded saying, “My husband — it doesn’t seem like he’s breathing.””

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While web results confirm Sky Daily called 911 and that he was not breathing, the specific quote 'My husband — it doesn’t seem like he’s breathing' is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; only general descriptions of the call are present.

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Claim 5: “Hogan was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m.”

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Multiple sources, including a Wikipedia snippet and police report summaries, confirm he was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brooke Ellen Oleksy (née Bollea, born May 5, 1988), better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American television personality and singer. The daughter of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, she…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Hogan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Terry Gene Bollea (; August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his lifetime, Hulk Hogan appeared in a wide range of visual media.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan_filmography

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Claim 6: “McCamey, who had been Hogan’s therapist for only two weeks, had arrived roughly 10 minutes before the incident.”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding a therapist named Justin McCamey or his arrival time.

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Claim 7: “The three attempted CPR before the fire department arrived.”

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Claim 8: “Sky Daily Hogan told police that her husband had undergone spinal fusion surgery on his neck approximately six weeks before his death.”

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Claim 9: “officers responded to a cardiac arrest call at 9:51 a.m. at his home”

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Web search results from reports on Florida police findings specifically mention officers responding to a cardiac arrest call at 9:51 a.m. at his home.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hogan Knows Best is an American reality documentary television series on VH1. The series debuted on July 10, 2005, and centered on the family life of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea). O…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogan_Knows_Best

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nick Bollea (born 1990) is an American wrestling commissioner and former television personality. He is known for his appearances on the reality show Hogan Knows Best, and its spin-off Brooke Knows Bes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Hogan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Real American Freestyle (RAF) is an American freestyle wrestling promotion owned by Real American Wrestling, Inc. and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It was founded in 2025 by Chad Bronstein, Terri F…
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Claim 10: “Prior to that procedure, he had also had a heart operation and had been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, for which he had received one week of chemotherapy.”

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Claim 11: “He was 71.”

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Multiple independent sources including BBC News, NYPost, and TikTok reports consistently state he was 71 years old at the time of death.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The André the Giant–Hulk Hogan rivalry was a professional wrestling rivalry between wrestlers André the Giant and Hulk Hogan that took place in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). The rival…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/André_the_Giant–Hulk_Hogan_riv…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his lifetime, Hulk Hogan appeared in a wide range of visual media.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan_filmography

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Claim 12: “statements from officers who responded to and surveyed the scene at the former wrestling star’s Eldorado Avenue home.”

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Claim 13: “Mr. Bollea has had approximately 20-30 various knee, hip, and back surgeries over the years.”

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Claim 14: “concluding its investigation into the July 2025 death of the legendary pro wrestler”

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Wikipedia explicitly lists his death date as July 24, 2025. This is further corroborated by NYPost reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During his lifetime, Hulk Hogan appeared in a wide range of visual media.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulk_Hogan_filmography

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Claim 15: “Clearwater police confirmed there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.”

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Three independent web search results (WFLA, and other news reports) confirm that Clearwater police found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... After reviewing all the evidence, Clearwater police determined that Bollea's death was natural and that there was no evidence of criminal ...
https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/hulk-hogans-death-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Investigators said their review did not find evidence that Hogan's death was suspicious or criminal in nature. The report also says police ...
https://cbs12.com/news/florida/police-close-investigation-in…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... HULK HOGAN DEATH | Authorities say Hulk Hogan's death shows no signs of criminal wrongdoing. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uW4olM.
https://www.facebook.com/CBS12News/posts/hulk-hogan-death-au…

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