UFC fighters reacted to the death of WWE icon Hulk Hogan. They expressed sadness, recalling how he shaped their childhoods.

Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, his manager confirmed Thursday. Hogan was a fixture with the WWE for decades, starting his career in wrestling career in 1977 before retiring in 2012. He won six WWE championships and Sylvester Stallone inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.

As the news of Hulk Hogan's death makes waves across social media, politicians, celebrities and even a fellow former wrestler are sharing their condolences.