Hulk Hogan's close friend Jimmy Hart talks exclusively to PEOPLE about the WWE star's health in his final days and reflects on his friendship, after Hogan's death on Thursday, July 24.

Hogan also famously wrestled for WWE competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s, turning heel (wrestling parlance for bad guy) and becoming Hollywood Hulk Hogan as a member of the New World Order (NWO). He has also wrestled for promotions like New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA.

Hogan's close friend and longtime on-screen manager said he was in "phenomenal" health just two days before his death

Hulk Hogan’s former best friend said he’s mad over being labeled “the bad guy” for for reporting “the truth” about the WWE legend’s physical condition

WWE is set to deliver a spectacular tribute to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan during Friday's SmackDown at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Hollywood megastar Sylvester Stallone inducted Hogan into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, many years after working with him in the Rocky III movie. Stallone says his heart is broken after learning of Hogan’s death.

Hulk Hogan's wife Sky Daily posted an emotional tribute to the WWE star after his death on Thursday, July 24. Hogan, perhaps the most famous professional wrestler of all-time, died at 71.