Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Despite efforts to revive him, Hogan was pronounced dead at the hospital. Hogan had claimed in the past that he tried out for or was asked to play bass for Metallica, but the band has consistently denied any connection to him, casting doubt on his story. Metallica members Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield have both refuted Hogan's claims, with Ulrich stating he had no recollection of Hogan ever reaching out to the band.