Florida police detailed how paramedics were called the home of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan after his shock passing.

The WWE legend died at aged 71 at his Clearwater home after suffering cardiac arrest on Thursday morning. 

Clearwater Police Major Nate Burnside explained that Hogan was 'experiencing a serious medical-related issue.'

'Personnel provided medical treatment at that time and transported [Hogan] to Morton Plant Hospital, where he died at 11.17am,' he said.

Burnside said the department is conducting a standard death investigation and no foul play is suspected.

His shock death comes just weeks after his wife, Sky, denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma - and insisted his heart was 'strong' after he underwent a routine neck surgery.

Police provide update on Hulk Hogan death

Clearwater Police Major Nate Burnside gave a brief press conference on the passing of Hulk Hogan on Thursday.

'Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was experiencing a serious medical-related issue,' Burnside said.

'Personnel provided medical treatment at that time and transported Mr. Bollea to Morton Plant Hospital, where he died at 11.17am.

'The Clear Police Department is conducting a death investigation which is standard in these types of cases. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service at this time.'