Hulk Hogan was dealing with "health issues" before his death.

The 71-year-old wrestling icon, born Terry Bollea, passed away in Florida on Thursday (07.24.25) after paramedics were called to his home and his wife Sky Daily has admitted that despite his health problems, she "wasn't ready for this".

In an emotional Instagram tribute, Sky wrote: "I wasn't ready for this… and my heart is in pieces.

"He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time.

"This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.

"Hulk loved his fans so much and despite his growing physical discomfort, he did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him.

"He was a believer in Christ, and I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he's been welcomed home.

"Please keep his family and all of us who loved him in your prayers as we try to navigate this new reality."

Daily, 45, and Hogan were first romantically linked in February 2022 before he later confirmed their relationship.

Hogan announced their engagement in July 2023, and they tied the knot two months later in Florida.

During a press conference on Thursday, Major Nate Burnside of the Clearwater Police Department gave more details about the emergency call, saying: "Just before 10 AM, Clearwater Police Department responded to a house in the 1000 block of El Dorado Avenue for a medical related call.

"It was discovered at that time that Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was experiencing a serious medical related issue. Personnel provided medical treatment at that time and transported Mr. Bollea to Morton Plant Hospital, where he died at 11:17 AM."

Hogan's death was confirmed in a statement released by WWE.

Hogan had been in and out of hospital in the months before his death. In June, he underwent a four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - a complex neck surgery.

Sky told fans on Instagram at the time he was recovering from the "intense surgery with a long and layered healing process".

She said the operation had also affected his vocal cords and required breathing and feeding tubes.

Sky added: "He's healing and we're taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience."