Professional entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP
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As the tributes poured in for WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, it’s worth remembering the racist remarks he made in 2015.
In leaked transcripts from a sex tape in 2015, it was revealed that he used the N-word in reference to his daughter’s choice of partner or partners.
Following the expose carried out by the National Enquirer and Radar Online, the WWE terminated his contract and removed him from its Hall of Fame.
Hogan would go on to apologise for his remarks, saying it was a low point in his life as he insisted he was not racist.
Three years later after the controversy died down, Hogan was reinstated in the WWE Hall of Fame.
Hogan has also had close ties with US President Donald Trump.
Perhaps the most famous quote of Hogan’s on Trump is: “Donald Trump is the toughest of them all… a real American hero,” and “I’m proud to support my hero as the next president.”
On Thursday, Trump paid tribute to Hogan on Truth Social: “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” Trump posted.
“He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the world, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”
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