Fans were stunned by Hulk Hogan’s changing appearance in the months before his passing. Known for his iconic blond mustache and red bandana, the WWE legend looked noticeably different in recent photos. “Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?” one fan asked online, while another commented, “His mouth and eyes are different. No way that’s him.”

Hogan, born Terry Bollea, spent over four decades dominating wrestling and pop culture. By 2023, his face had become thinner, his jawline sharper, and his facial lines deeper. Despite these changes, he continued to appear in public and share videos online, often flexing his trademark muscles and smiling through his health struggles.

On July 24, 2025, Hogan died of cardiac arrest at 71 after battling serious heart issues. In his final weeks, he experienced fatigue, shortness of breath, and weight loss but found peace by reconnecting with loved ones.

Hogan’s physical transformation reflected both his career highs and personal hardships. Even in his last days, he remained “larger than life,” a true wrestling icon remembered by millions worldwide.