WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan died on July 24, aged 71, but new details have emerged about the iconic professional wrestler's passing. According to TMZ, as of now, an autopsy has been performed on Hogan, but his body has not been cremated.
His wife, Sky Daily, has alleged that the Hulkster's phrenic nerve was "compromised" during a recent surgery, potentially playing a role in his eventual death. The latest details claim that an occupational therapist who was present at the scene of Hogan's death told officers that a surgeon had "severed" the nerve during a recent operation.
For those of you who may not be aware, the phrenic nerve is crucial for controlling the diaphragm and breathing, and there were multiple reports before Hogan's death that he'd been having issues talking and breathing.
The biggest shock comes when the site suggests Hogan didn't die from a heart attack. "Our sources say Hulk did not have a chest-clenching episode before his passing, rather, he merely stopped breathing."
The report later notes, "Hulk Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice -- malpractice that may have cost him his life -- this according to sources connected to the death case."
Brooke Hogan has also speculated that there might be more to her father's death than meets the eye, and police in Clearwater, Florida, have confirmed that an investigation is ongoing (a surprise, seeing as it's been a month since a medical examiner concluded he died of a heart attack).
"The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that," the police department said in a statement shared today.
It's previously been said that there was no evidence of foul play, and addressing why official records regarding Hogan's passing have not been made public, the police noted, "All of this takes time. Until the investigation is completed, no records related to the case, including body camera footage, can be released."
They added, "We have been in communication with family members -- including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke. The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time. The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them."
There could be much more to come from this, so keep checking back here for updates.