The Clearwater Police Department has concluded its investigation into the death of professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. The final report, released following the July 24 passing of Terry Gene Bollea, finds no evidence of criminal activity surrounding the 71-year-old's death in Florida.

The physical toll of 30 career-spanning surgeries

The death of Terry Gene Bollea, known globally as Hulk Hogan, highlights the extreme physical attrition faced by elite professional wrestlers. For decades, the Clearwater, Florida, resident endured the grueling demands of a career that eventually required an etsimated 20 to 30 surgeries on his hips, knees, and back.

This pattern of medical intervention is common among legends of the 1980s wreestling boom, where the physical cost of entertainment often manifests in late-life health crises . the investigation was specifically initiated to validate or challenge concerns that arose following Hogan's sudden cardiac arrest, ensuring that the circumstances of his passing were fully understood by law enforcement.

Complications from May's neck surgery and lymphocyte cancer

Complications from a May neck surgery played a central role in the health decline of Hulk Hogan, according to the final investigative report from the Clearwater Police Department. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reported that following the procedure,Hogan was intubated and struggled with renal failure , fluid overload, and severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Hulk Hogan was also privately battling a type of cancer affecting his lymphocytes, a condition that was not previously known to the public. The combination of respiratory issues, renal failure, and this undisclosed malignancy created a precarious medical environment for the 71-year-old in the weeks preceding his death.

The 8 :30 AM timeline in Clearwater

The final moments of Hogan's life occurred at his home in Clearwater, Florida, between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. An occupational therapist noted that Hogan appeared low-energy but was conscious and eating yoguurt earlier that morning, according to the police report.

Hogan's assistant, identified as McCamey, discovered the wrestler in a chair without a pulse shortly after the therapist's observation. The Clearwater Police Department noted that McCamey had observed Hogan's health deteriorating significantly since the recent surgical complications.

Unresolved concerns from Hogan's close associates

The Clearwater Police Department has officially closed its investigation into the death of Terry Gene Bollea, citing natural causes. While the report provides a clinical conclusion, it acknowledges that certain questions continue to be raised by those close to the situation.

It remains unclear exactly which specific questions the family or close associates are still raising,as the report does not detail their specific grievances. Additionally, while a list of medications was provided to authorities, the specific impact of these drugs on his final moments remains a point of private concern for his estate.