Hulk Hogan’s final instagram video just six days before tragic death aged 71
The final video posted on Hulk Hogan's account prior to his death has resurfaced.
Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, was one of the pioneering stars of WWE and became one of the most recognisable figures in American sports.
The controversial star's passing was confirmed by his family yesterday (24 July) in a heartfelt statement.
It read: "Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones. At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends."
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They cited the 'wonderful memories' he left for his millions of fans over the years, hours after they confirmed the wrestler's passing, aged 71, to US Weekly.
Fans have now taken notice of the last video he posted on Instagram, leaving tribute messages in the comments.
Hogan first joined the WWF in 1979, prior to the birth of WWE, and quickly established his popularity in the business.
Soon enough, 'Hulkamania' was born and he would go on to become one of the most influential wrestlers ever, despite his controversies away from the ring.
His theme music would become iconic, and his rivalries with characters such as The Rock and Randy Savage would go down in history.
But just weeks after his wife Sky denied rumours that he was in a coma, Hogan's passing was confirmed after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest in his Florida home.
However, he appeared spritely in his last Instagram video, which was a promotional clip for his beer company, Real American Beer.
In the clip, which was posted on 18 July six days before he died, he can be seen sipping on the beverage before telling fans to get their hands on a can.
Speaking to the camera, he said: "Real American beer, made in America, by real Americans," he said, before dropping one of his iconic phrases in.
"Get some brother. That's America brother," he concluded.
The WWE would release a statement following his death, reading: "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."
Hogan had made a number of appearances in the WWE over the years, but on his latest return earlier this year, in the debut of WWE’s Raw on Netflix, he was booed.
It came to the shock of both him and manager Jimmy Hart, as they looked to promote their beer.
The boos came as a result of Hogan's past misconduct, as a video resurfaced in the 2010s showing Hogan repeatedly using the N-word and ranting about the idea of a Black person dating his daughter.
He was omitted from the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015, though Hogan would apologise for the use of slurs and would be re-instated in 2018.
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