Hulk Hogan's 911 Call and the First Responders' Fight to Save Him — Details

An audio and timeline explain how emergency crews rushed to the professional wrestling icon's residence after reports of a serious medical emergency early Thursday.

On July 24, 2025, a 911 call alerting of a cardiac arrest at the Clearwater, Florida, home of WWE legend Hulk Hogan launched an urgent medical response involving multiple rescue units. According to police, crews arrived within minutes and spent over 30 minutes on the scene trying to assist the 71-year-old icon.

In the audio obtained by TMZ, an operator is heard dispatching first responders using specialized lingo. "Bravo. Rescue 46, LR45, engine 46, cardiac arrest. Rescue 46, LR45, engine 46, fire attack bravo," the man said.

A censoring bleep interrupts him for a few seconds, possibly protecting names and other sensitive information, before the message is repeated.

The Clearwater Police Department later released a detailed timeline on their Facebook page, outlining exactly what happened that morning.

The emergency call was placed at 9:51 a.m. EDT, and thanks to the quick response from the dispatcher, medics arrived at 9:56 a.m. They immediately began their CPR efforts.

A request for police support followed shortly after, with officers arriving on the scene at 10:23 a.m. According to exclusive details obtained by People, the medics were still performing CPR at 10:28 a.m., while also "working on getting him out to the ambulance."

Medics loaded Hulk onto an ambulance stretcher at 10:32 a.m., but he was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital at 11:17 a.m.

During a press conference that afternoon, authorities stated that they'd begun a "death investigation," but clarified that it's "standard" procedure. There were no signs of anything suspicious.

"We will provide additional information when it becomes available," the department added on Facebook. "Our thoughts are with the family, and again, we ask everyone to respect their privacy. Thank you."

TMZ was the first to break the news of Hulk's passing, with People receiving an official confirmation from the World Wrestling Entertainment soon after.

In their statement, the WWE expressed their sadness, acknowledging the Hall of Famer's significant contribution to the organization's global recognition in the 1980s as a highly recognizable pop culture figure. They also extended their sympathies to his family, loved ones, and admirers.

As the world learned about this tragedy, tributes poured in. Retired legendary wrestler, Ric Flair, took to social media that same day to express how shocked he was.

"Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father [sic]!" he wrote. "Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn't Ask For Him To Be [sic]."

Ric went on to explain that Hulk visited him in the hospital when he almost died and even lent him money when his son, Reid Flair, was sick. "Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend! 🙏🏻," the wrestler finished.

On July 25, Hulk's wife, Sky Daily Hogan, posted a photo of herself kissing his cheek along with a heartfelt message. She started by saying that she hadn't been prepared for this situation and was heartbroken.

At the time, the WWE legend had some health struggles, but Sky thought they would get through them. "I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time," Sky said, adding that this loss was difficult to understand.

She continued with, "To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart." Still, she also acknowledged how much her husband adored his fans and how hard he worked to be at every event, even when he wasn't feeling well.

"You meant everything to him," Sky finished in her caption. "He was a believer in Christ, and I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he's been welcomed home."