Fans of Hulk Hogan gathered Monday at the WWE legend's bar to celebrate what would have been his 72nd birthday.
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Hogan's Hangout in Clearwater hosted an all-day event from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., drawing a steady stream of fans wearing the wrestler's signature red and yellow colors, as reported by TMZ Sports. Attendees filled the venue throughout the day, honoring the Hall of Famer with music, memorabilia, and shared memories.
In the evening, Hogan's son Nick made an appearance and led karaoke for the crowd. Longtime friend and former manager Jimmy Hart was also in attendance, keeping watch over a Hogan's Hangout championship belt as the celebration continued.
The birthday event came less than three weeks after Hogan's death on July 24 from cardiac arrest. He was 71. A funeral service was held August 5 in Largo, Florida.
Hogan's ex-wife, Linda, and his wife, Sky, also posted tributes on social media Monday, sharing personal messages and photos in his memory.
Hogan, born Terry Bollea, was one of professional wrestling's most recognizable stars during the 1980s and 1990s, helping to bring the WWE to mainstream popularity. Monday's celebration gave fans a chance to remember him in a place that carried his name. And to keep his larger-than-life presence alive for a day.
His daughter, Brooke, recently called for an autopsy to further examine his death.
"I do think it's weird that no autopsy was performed," Brooke Hogan said, as first reported by People. "Yes, you can have a heart attack, but what was the reason for the heart attack is the question. Because he was up and doing breathing exercises and stuff. That means that the surgery on his heart was a success and it was working."
