Hulk Hogan’s cause of death has finally been confirmed

A number of theories had surrounded his death until now

The wrestling world was left in shock ever since news emerged that legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan died at the end of July last year.

At the time police in Florida said they had responded to a medical alert and attended Hogan’s home where they found the WWE star "experiencing a serious medical-related issue.”

He was rushed to hospital where he later died.

In the wake of his death, Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre released a cause of death for the wrestling star, although it has taken until now the case to finally be closed.

As per the report, the eight-time Wrestlemania winner died from acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. 

According to documents obtained by US outlay PageSix, Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a heart condition characterised by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.

The documents also showed that Hulk Hogan had leukemia CLL, a form of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

However, it took a 72-page document to confirm there was no foul play or criminal wrongdoing involved.

The report included an extensive review of evidence, witness statements, and Hogan’s medical records.

The investigation was opened after Hogan's occupational therapist had expressed concerns of medical malpractice follow a previous procedure by another surgeon.

He described Hogan as being in "very poor health" since having surgery.

Credit: Clearwater Police Department

However, examiners found nothing untoward in Hogan’s death.

In this month’s report, investigators wrote: ‘Following an exhaustive review of the statements, medical records, surveillance footage from within the residence, and a visual inspection of Mr. Bollea’s body, there has been no evidence to indicate the death of Terry Bollea was anything other than natural."

Hogan — who was born Terry Bollea— gained worldwide recognition after signing with WWE (then WWF) in 1983 and is remembered as a key figure in helping the company achieve its status as the world’s foremost producer of ‘sports entertainment.’

The department went on to thank Hogan’s family for their co-operation in the investigation.

It read: "Through the course of the investigation, there has been no evidence to indicate any criminal wrongdoing related to his death.

"Their willingness to allow our investigators access to very personal information, at a time when they were grieving and struggling, was extremely helpful. We would not have had the legal justification to obtain much of the information without their cooperation."