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.

Hulk Hogan is hospitalised but alive and recovering, despite viral deathbed rumours. His rep confirms it was a routine procedure, not a crisis.

After radio host Bubba the Love Sponge reported Wednesday on air that the 71-year-old wrestling legend was on his last legs, TMZ confirmed through Hogan’s representatives that this is not the case. “If you did some sniffing around, you might find him in a hospital near you and it’s not good,” Bubba said Wednesday morning of Hogan’s status.