Hulk Hogan Isn’t Dying but Wrestling Left Him with the Body of a 140-Year-Old

Forget the rumors—Hulk Hogan is still kicking, but insiders say his body feels more like it’s 140 years old after decades in the ring.

When Florida shock jock Bubba the Love Sponge announced on-air that Hulk Hogan was “on his deathbed,” fans of the wrestling legend went into full panic mode. But according to those close to the 71-year-old icon, reports of his imminent demise couldn’t be further from the truth.

The source of the frenzy? Bubba claimed that a “pretty damn reliable” insider told him Hogan was hospitalized in critical condition, with family gathering to say their final goodbyes. But within hours, TMZ Sports and other outlets debunked the claim, revealing that Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) was in the hospital—not dying—but recovering from back and neck procedures. No heart issues. No final farewells. Just a man trying to bounce back from years of physical punishment.

The Truth Behind Hogan’s Condition

A source speaking to the Daily Mail cleared the air, describing Hogan’s post-wrestling body as “the body of a 140-year-old man.” That might sound dramatic, but it reflects the brutal wear-and-tear the Hulkster has endured after decades of body slams, leg drops, and top-rope stunts.

“He’s not dying. He’s just struggling to get back to being 100 percent,” the source said. “His bones are deteriorated, his back and neck surgeries have been rough, but it’s part of the recovery—not the end.”

Though Hogan is no longer in the ring (and never will be again, doctors say), he’s still hitting the gym and trying to stay as active as possible. Age and injuries have certainly slowed him down, but the iconic mustache and bandana-wearing warrior isn’t throwing in the towel just yet.

Family Drama Adding to the Stress

If dealing with chronic pain wasn’t enough, Hogan has also been navigating some serious family turbulence. Back in March, things exploded publicly when his ex-wife Linda called him a “liar” and a “sex addict” in a scathing online rant. Their daughter, Brooke, quickly fired back with shocking allegations of her own, claiming she suffered emotional—and sometimes physical—abuse growing up.

The feud got so ugly that Linda later changed her tune and bizarrely defended her ex, turning on Brooke and labeling her a “narcissist.”

Hogan, who married his third wife Sky Daily in 2023, stayed mostly silent during the drama. Brooke was noticeably absent from his recent wedding—a sign the father-daughter relationship is still very much fractured. Insiders suggest Hogan does have a private plan to mend fences with Brooke, though nothing concrete has been revealed.

The Fox News Appearance That Sparked More Concern

Just weeks after the family dust-up, Hogan raised eyebrows again with a strange appearance on Fox & Friends in early May. Looking far from his usual self, he appeared with a dark, almost smudged-looking beard contrasted by white hair and goatee—prompting some viewers to wonder if it was even him.

“Tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty,” one viewer joked. Another said he looked like “Wooly Willy,” referencing the classic magnetic toy. The appearance added fuel to speculation about his wellbeing, but sources insist it was just a strange grooming choice—not a medical crisis.

The Final Word

So what’s really going on with Hulk Hogan? He’s not dying, he’s not hospitalized with heart problems, and he’s certainly not ready to say goodbye. But he is feeling the heavy price of an intense wrestling career, both physically and emotionally.

In the ring, Hogan was indestructible. Outside it, he’s human—aging, healing, and, like many of us, dealing with family drama that doesn’t fade with time.

He may not be flexing in the ring anymore, but Hulkamania lives on. Just maybe at a slightly slower pace.