The wrestling world has been hit by a tragedy as WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years of age. The news surrounding the legendary wrestler broke recently.WWE released a statement announcing the death of Hogan soon after the news was first broken by TMZ. The company stated that they were saddened to learn of the passing of Hogan. They hailed him as one of the most recognizable figures in the world of pop culture.They recognized his contributions in helping WWE achieve global recognition back in the 1980s and went on to extend condolences to his family, friends, and fans."WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."In TMZ's original report, it was revealed that Hogan had died of a cardiac arrest. Police cars and EMTs were parked outside his home before he was carried away on a stretcher. The star was said to have been dealing with issues a few weeks ago while recovering from surgeries, with his wife saying that his heart was still strong.We at Sportskeeda send our condolences to Hulk Hogan's friends and family.