Hulk Hogan was potentially the victim of medical malpractice prior to his death

It was reported by TMZ.com last month that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) passed away at the age of 71. Pagesix.com noted that Hogan died of from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack.

In an update on the situation, TMZ is now stating that Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice. Hogan’s wife Sky told the outlet that his phrenic nerve was “compromised” during a recent surgery. TMZ was informed that an autopsy on Hogan has been done but the results haven’t been disclosed and his body has not yet been cremated.

TMZ stated the following about the situation…

“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports — the Clearwater PD police report regarding the 911 response to Hulk’s home the day he died — says an occupational therapist was present at the wrestling legend’s Florida residence when he stopped breathing. According to the report — which is on ‘lockdown’ — the therapist told responding officers Hulk was the victim of medical malpractice. The therapist says during a recent operation — it’s unclear if it was the surgery to repair his heart or a neck procedure — the surgeon “severed” his phrenic nerve.

The phrenic nerve stimulates the diaphragm, which controls breathing. Our sources say Hulk did not have a chest-clenching episode before his passing, rather, he merely stopped breathing. We’re told it was his wife, Sky, who sounded the alarm when his breath halted … and that’s when the 911 call was made.”