Hulk Hogan was hospitalised for neck and back issues but was not on his deathbed, TMZ reported. -AP
Hulk Hogan has been forced to deny that he's on his deathbed.
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The 71-year-old WWE Hall of Famer has been hospitalised amid ongoing neck and back issues, and radio host Bubba The Love Sponge had claimed he "might not make it".
A representative for Hogan told E! News there were "no reasons to panic".
While the star had "had problems with his back" for years that led to his recent neck surgery, the procedure "has indeed been successful".
On Wednesday, rumours started circulating about Hogan's health after comments from Bubba The Love Sponge.
The radio host claimed there had been calls made to loved ones "about getting to town to come say your goodbyes".
TMZ has since reported that while Hogan - whose real name is Terry Bollea - was hospitalised this week over lingering neck and back issues, he was not on his deathbed.
The former world champion underwent neck surgery in May, which was described as a "little fusion" aimed at helping him "feel a little better".
His friend Eric Bischoff - with whom Hogan is preparing to launch new wrestling league, Real American Freestyle - later revealed the operation was a success.
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