Jimmy Hart says he spoke to Hulk Hogan the night before his sudden death (Brian To/FilmMagic) CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: The world of professional wrestling is mourning the shocking and sudden death of Hulk Hogan on Thursday morning, July 24 at age 71.

Jimmy Hart’s still in shock at the death of his friend, Hulk Hogan. The transformative and controversial WWE legend Hogan died Thursday at the age of 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Hulk's long-time friend and WWE Hall of Famer, Jimmy Hart, recalled the last time he called the wrestling legend the night before his death.