CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Police Department concluded its 11-month investigation into the death of Terry Bollea, known professionally as Hulk Hogan. The department released a 70-page report on Friday, classifying the death as natural and non-criminal.
Bollea, who was 71 years old, died at his residence in Clearwater on July 24, 2025. Officers responded to a cardiac arrest call at his Eldorado Avenue residence at 9:51 a.m. that day, and he was transported to a local hospital where medical personnel pronounced him dead at 11:17 a.m.
A private autopsy indicated a natural manner of death. The Medical Examiner determined Bollea died exclusively from compelling natural disease, with no reasonable traumatic or terminal toxicologic contributions. Investigators found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Rob Shaw, a spokesperson for the Clearwater Police Department, stated, "Investigators are officially calling the case an attended natural death."
Three individuals were present at the residence when Bollea stopped breathing: his wife Sky Daily Hogan, home health aide Dana Swinton, and occupational therapist Justin McCamey. They performed CPR before emergency responders arrived, and Clearwater Fire Department personnel continued life-saving measures at the residence.
McCamey had been Bollea's occupational therapist for two weeks and arrived approximately 10 minutes before the cardiac arrest. "Mr. Bollea's health has been very poor ever since the surgery. Mr. Bollea has had approximately 20-30 various knee, hip, and back surgeries over the years." McCamey told police. Hogan's wife, Sky Daily Hogan, also informed investigators that Bollea underwent spinal fusion surgery on his neck six weeks prior to his death. He also had a previous heart operation, and was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia for which he received one week of chemotherapy.
Investigators interviewed multiple witnesses and reviewed surveillance recordings during the investigation. The Clearwater Police Department expressed gratitude to the Bollea family, including attorney Kevin Hayslett, for granting access to personal information. Shaw said, "We would not have had the legal justification to obtain much of the information without their cooperation."