World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Hulk Hogan, 71, died in Florida on Thursday, causing mourning the sports and entertainment community. Indian celebrities including actors Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor mourned the death of wrestling legend.

Varun paid a social media tribute by WWE on his Instagram story, stating, “WWE is saddened to learn veteran WWE Hall of Fame Hulk Hogan.

The actor captioned the story, “You inspired an entire generation, Light. Rip.” Arjun also resumed a post about Hogan’s legacy on his Instagram story with his heartfelt caption. He wrote, “A part of my childhood went with you only with the Hulcster. Thank you for the memories.”

Hollywood stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Johnson and Brook Shields also paid their honors for the WWE icon. Sylvester still shared one with ‘Rocky 3’ (1985) on her Instagram handle, with a fight scene with Hogan. The actor captioned his position, “I was happy to meet this magnificent personality and showman when he was 26 years old. He was absolutely amazing and his amazing skills made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart broke. I think he has gone”

Brooke wrote in his emotional Instagram post, “Rest Easy, Hulk. His entire guest episode on this moment and ‘sudden Susan’ was a true attraction. Sending love to all your loved ones today.”

Apart from being an actor, Dwayne shared a video of his wrestling match with Hogan with a long note. He wrote, “Rest in Peace, Terry Bolia aka the Amar Hulk Hogan. You were a childhood hero for millions of young children – included yourself.” He inspired the memories of being inspired by the wrestling icon as a 29 -year -old to face him on the ring.

Actor Chris Hemsworth was earlier ready for a biopic on Hogan, but the project was given shelter due to delay in production.

The WWE star was known for his professional wrestling career. His real name was Terry Bolia.

The wrestler was declared dead in the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. TMZ,