New Delhi, July 24 -- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on Thursday said it was "saddened" to learn of the passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who died at the age of 71. Describing Hogan as "one of pop culture's most recognisable figures," the company noted, "Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s." It added, "WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."

Emergency medical services were dispatched to his Clearwater, Florida, residence early in the morning in response to a cardiac arrest call. Multiple police units and EMTs were seen outside Hogan's home. A TMZ Sports report stated that the WWE icon was carried out on a stretcher and rushed into an ambulance.

Just weeks before his death, Hogan...