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.

WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart talks about his last conversation with Hulk Hogan before his sudden death. Hart shared that he spoke with Hulk Hogan just hours before the wrestling legend passed away. In an interview with PEOPLE,

It has been a week since the WWE universe was shocked by the passing of Hulk Hogan. The 71-year-old passed away from cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on July 24. Since then, many have spoken about it, including Hogan’s longtime friend and manager, Jimmy Hart.