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

WWE Hall-of-Famer Brutus Beefcake mourns Hulk Hogan, sharing a powerful tribute full of love, regret, and memories after Hogan's death at 71.

Hogan then pursued legal action, filing a whopping $100M civil lawsuit against the media company. In a landmark 2016 verdict, a Florida jury sided with Hogan, finding that Gawker Media had breached his privacy by releasing the tape, resulting in a staggering $140M award for the wrestler.

Hogan also famously wrestled for WWE competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s, turning heel (wrestling parlance for bad guy) and becoming Hollywood Hulk Hogan as a member of the New World Order (NWO). He has also wrestled for promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA.

Marcus Jordan had a sobering realization following the deaths of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne this week -- one that encouraged him to reconnect with his family ... and nearly pick up the bottle after months of sobriety.

Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

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.