The death of pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, may not be as straightforward as initially believed. New reports suggest that medical malpractice, not natural causes, could be responsible for the sudden and tragic loss of the 71-year-old legend on July 24. This revelation is turning what was originally viewed as a heartbreaking medical event into a potentially explosive legal case.
According to a bombshell report from TMZ Sports, law enforcement in Clearwater, Florida, is still actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Hogan’s death. What makes this especially shocking is the allegation that an occupational therapist, who was present at Hogan’s home when he stopped breathing, told authorities that the wrestling icon’s phrenic nerve had been completely severed during recent neck surgery. This detail was captured on police body cam footage.
For those unfamiliar, the phrenic nerve is critical to human life. It controls the diaphragm, which is essential for breathing. Damage to that nerve can cause respiratory failure, and in Hogan’s case, it may have led directly to his cardiac arrest. What makes this even more alarming is that reports say Hogan didn’t complain of chest pain prior to collapsing. His wife, Sky Daily, called 911 immediately after she noticed he had stopped breathing, but it was too late.
The fact that Hogan underwent neck surgery just weeks before his death adds even more weight to the theory of medical error. Sky Daily confirmed to TMZ that the phrenic nerve was “compromised” during one of the procedures, though she stopped short of naming names or discussing autopsy results. She did note that her husband had not yet been cremated, which may indicate that the family is waiting for the full investigation to unfold before making any final decisions.
Authorities have confirmed they’re working closely with the Hogan family, including his son Nick and daughter Brooke, who herself recently made headlines by saying she had been told to review the body cam footage because her father’s death “wasn’t due to natural causes.”
The original announcement of Hogan’s death came through a Facebook post that reached millions of fans across the globe. But now, that solemn message is giving way to a larger story — one of possible negligence, unanswered questions, and a family seeking justice.
If these allegations are confirmed, this could become one of the most high-profile malpractice cases in recent memory.
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