Hulk Hogan's final few months before his death on Thursday, July 24 saw him publicly double down on his support of Donald Trump as representatives downplayed concerns about his health.

President Donald Trump and other prominent Republicans are mourning the death of professional wrestler and MAGA ally Hulk Hogan. The president took to Truth Social to commemorate Hogan, who died Thursday at age 71. Trump, who had a longtime connection to World Wrestling Entertainment, had known the wrestler for decades.

Hogan sued Gawker over the publication of the video in what became a long-running, multi-million dollar lawsuit bankrolled by billionaire tech mogul Peter Thiel. Hogan eventually won the case, and Gawker agreed to a $31 million settlement which eventually led to the website going bankrupt.

Alachua School Board chair Sarah Rockwell faced backlash for saying “Good. One less MAGA” after Hulk Hogan’s death, sparking outrage among Trump supporters.

Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, has died at 71. Audio obtained by TMZ revealed that the retired professional wrestler suffered cardiac arrest at his Florida home on Thursday morning. His manager Chris Volo confirmed to NBC Los Angeles that he died in his home surrounded by loved ones.

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.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71. Perhaps the most well-known and recognizable wrestler in the history of the industry, he was a major catalyst in the growth of the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

Years Ago, 'Hogan Knows Best' Premiered. Read Our 2005 Interview With Hulk Hogan They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the ring, who later redefined their images in the 2000s by starring alongside their families in reality shows.