Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan’s longtime friend and former manager, was shocked to learn about the wrestling icon's death after receiving a positive update the day before his passing.

The death of professional wrestling's most recognizable showman sparked reactions from the worlds of entertainment and politics.

Hulk Hogan evolved from a sports entertainer to lifestyle brand through authenticity and expansion, with recent ventures that included a beer brand and freestyle wrestling organization.

But over the past half century, the headlining star—the one whose name tops the marquee, and who is paid the most money—has usually been someone like Hulk Hogan. Hogan himself was uncommonly tall, blessed with biceps bigger than a baby’s head,

WWE Hall of Famer and actor Hulk Hogan passed away earlier this week due to cardiac arrest. The wrestling icon had many tag-team partners in the ring, but it was Sky Daily, his third wife, who became his real-life tag-team partner in the end.

Join 18 Sports for a special look back at the career of pro wrestling and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan. The world received shocking news on Thursday, reporting the death of professional wrestling legend and pop culture icon Hulk Hogan,