Hulk Hogan, who died Thursday at the age of 71, will be remembered as a true icon of professional wrestling. His extraordinary star power helped turn the fledgling wrestling industry into a global phenomenon that rivals traditional sports in reach, income and cultural impact.

Boomer Knight. Hurricane Spencer. Thunderlips. Hulk Hogan's characters were as bombastic as the man himself. His movie and TV roles weren't always great, but they sure did stick with you.

Hulk Hogan’s films are a nonstop parade of absurd plots and excess. Hulk Hogan, one of professional wrestling’s most recognizable figures, died of cardiac arrest today, at the age of 71, according to TMZ.

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Hulk Hogan's journey from WWE wrestling star to Hollywood actor included memorable roles in "Rocky III" and the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" before his death at age 71.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan's recent death at age 71 brought back memories of the week he spent in Topeka in July 1988 filming a wrestling movie.