Scroll down for photos from Hogan’s on-screen career. LOVE BOAT, “Who’s The Champ” (Season 9), Patricia Klous, Ted McGinley, Hulk Hogan, Gavin McLeod, Jill Whelan, (kneeling:) Bruce Jenner, Tim Rossovich, 1977-86

Hulk Hogan's journey from WWE wrestling star to Hollywood actor included memorable roles in "Rocky III" and the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" before his death at age 71.

They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the ring, who later redefined their images in the 2000s by starring alongside their families in reality shows. And, this week, both Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan died.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71. Perhaps the most well-known and recognizable wrestler in the history of the industry, he was a major catalyst in the growth of the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1980s.

Hulk Hogan died Thursday, July 24 in Florida. He will be remembered as one of the most iconic wrestlers who inspired a generation of kids.

The nearly 40-year personal connection between World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famers Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan — who died Thursday at 71 — began with WrestleMania IV. The 1988 pay-per-view event,