Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake were longtime wrestling colleagues and friends for nearly 50 years. In 1977, Beefcake, whose real name is Edward Harrison Leslie, made his professional wrestling debut as Ed Boulder alongside Hogan,

So Beefcake was thinking of his friend Hogan — who had reportedly been dealing with several health issues — in the days leading up to his death Thursday morning at age 71, and in an interview with TMZ, Beefcake expressed regret about not being able to see him one last time.

WWE icon Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. The news was first reported by TMZ on Thursday, July 24. WWE confirmed the news.

As the wrestling world mourns the loss of Hulk Hogan, details are emerging about the emotional tribute show and the legends who will be there to say goodbye.

Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time who helped make WWE a juggernaut, has died. Medical personnel were dispatched to his Clearwater just before 10 a.m. Thursday,

The late wrestler rose to fame throughout the 1980s but continued to make headlines for the rest of his life. Learn about Hogan’s career and net worth here.

Just months before his death, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan made several high-profile stops across Texas to promote his Real American Beer, drawing enthusiastic crowds of hundreds at liquor and grocery stores in Midland, Lubbock, Kyle and Austin.