Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared August 1st as ‘Hulk Hogan Day’ in tribute to the late wrestling star.
Tributes to the WWE icon have flooded in over the past week following his death from cardiac arrest at the age of 71, with the wrestling organization honoring its former star before last Friday’s SmackDown and Monday Night Raw.
In a statement released on Thursday, DeSantis said: ‘On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Florida resident and legendary professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, passed away.
‘His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the “Hulkster” was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today. He was a true Floridian through and through.
‘In honor of a great Floridian, Hulk Hogan, we are lowering the flags at the capitol and in Pinellas County tomorrow.
‘Additionally, I am officially declaring tomorrow, August 1st, 2025, as ‘Hulk Hogan Day’ in Florida. Rest in peace, brother’.
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WWE legend Hulk Hogan died aged 71 on Thursday after suffering fatal cardiac arrest
He looked happy and healthy as he posed up with Governor Ron Desantis in May 2025
