The Brief
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s cause of death has been revealed.
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death
Hogan, who passed away at the age of 71 last week, died from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack — which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage, according to multiple media outlets which cited the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center.
The documents obtained by Page Six also show Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.
Per the records, the former WWE superstar also had a history of leukemia CLL , a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.
Hulk Hogan’s death
The backstory:
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