John Cena, Ric Flair and more stars paid tribute to the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan after his death at age 71 on July 24. Ric Flair spoke with PEOPLE.

As confirmed by People, the wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, died because of an acute myocardial infarction, which is, in common terms, called a heart attack, on July 24, 2025. Obtained by People, Hogan's medical records have shown that he had leukemia,

Cena has squared off with several of his past foes with the roles reversed and him playing the bad guy. He defeated Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 and has since successfully defended it against Randy Orton at Backlash and CM Punk at Night of Champions.