The wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died in Florida last week for acute myocardial infarction, or what is commonly known as a heart attack, the authorities confirmed Thursday.

The death of the 71 -year -old was listed in a form of cremation approval as a result of him having a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular beat, according to the registration shared with News by the Pinellas County County Center.

He also had a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which is a cancer that affects white blood cells, according to the document, citing his primary care doctor as a source.

Hulk Hogan, seen in 2005, had been dealing with some health problems before his death, said his widow.
Hulk Hogan, seen in 2005, had been dealing with some health problems before his death, said his widow.

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Cll is the most common form of adult leukemia. Usually, it develops slowly and can take months or years before the symptoms are developed, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

The famous artist, born Terry Bollea, was taken to a Pinellas County hospital on July 24 after a 911 call was made at his Clearwater home for “cardiac arrest,” he said previously. He was declared dead shortly after.

His widow, Sky Hogan, said in an online publication one day after his death that he had been dealing with some health problems, but she “really believed we would overcome them.”

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“I had so much faith in its strength. I thought we still had more time,” he wrote.