Hulk Hogan, 71, Hospitalized Amid ‘Deathbed’ Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WWE legend Hulk Hogan was hospitalized this week with lingering neck and back problems, according to a TMZ report.

A local radio host recently made waves when he announced on air that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan might be on his deathbed due to recent health issues. That report has now been more thoroughly addressed.

More details have emerged on the status of Hulk Hogan following a false rumor that the WWE Hall of Famer was on his deathbed. On Wednesday morning, well-known Tampa Bay radio host Bubba the Love Sponge reported that Hulk Hogan was in the hospital and that it wasn’t looking “good.