Clearwater police have officially closed their investigation into the death of professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

The final ruling, posted Friday on the Clearwater Police Department's website, confirmed that the 71-year-old wrestling icon, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes at his home on July 24, 2025.

"The investigation into the death of Terry Bollea is now closed, and classified as an attended natural death," the department stated.

A newly released 72-page police report detailed the morning of Bollea's death.

Officers responded to a "possible medical emergency" at his residence at 10:21 a.m. Responders performed CPR at the scene, and Bollea was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:17 a.m. local time. 

His third wife, Sky Daily, was present when first responders arrived.

According to the report, authorities reviewed in-home surveillance footage, medical histories, and witness statements to rule out foul play.

Citing autopsy results, the CPD report stated that Bollea died "exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions." The report added that "the manner of death is also natural."

The department added: "Following an exhaustive review of the statements, medical records, surveillance footage from within the residence, and a visual inspection of Mr. Bollea's body, there has been no evidence to indicate the death of Terry Bollea was anything other than natural.

"Through the course of the investigation, there has been no evidence to indicate any criminal wrongdoing related to his death. This case will be closed, and will be considered solved, non-criminal."

Police also released body camera footage of an interview with occupational therapist Justin McCamey, who described Bollea's declining health. The report noted that "Justin advised Mr. Bollea's health has been very poor ever since the surgery," adding that "Mr. Bollea has had approximately 20-30 various knee, hip, and back surgeries over the years."

Bollea made his television debut in 1979 and spent 35 years in professional wrestling, often calling himself the "Babe Ruth" of wrestling, before retiring in 2012.

In a statement shared with People after his death, World Wrestling Entertainment said: "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."

Outside the ring, Bollea's "good guy" persona was derailed by public scandal. 

His 24-year marriage to Linda Hogan ended after she filed for divorce, citing his "infidelities," including an affair with a close friend of their teenage daughter.

From 2005 to 2007, the family had starred in the VH1 reality series "Hogan Knows Best."

His later years were marked by lawsuits, a notorious sex tape, false statements about steroid use, and a public backlash over racist remarks.

The scandals prompted the WWE to fire him and scrub him from its website, though the company later reinstated the two-time inductee into its Hall of Fame.