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Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was among the many that mourned the loss of fellow wrestling great Hulk Hogan, who died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Florida on Thursday.
Hogan was 71.
“I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend Hulk Hogan,” Flair wrote in a statement on social media. “Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be.”
Hulk Hogan grimaces in pain as his opponent Ric Flair stands over him during “Hulk Hogan’s Hulkamania Tour” at Rod Laver Arena on Nov. 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
He went on to thank Hogan for the kindness he showed him