Lowering the U.S. flag to half staff honors deceased political figures and military personnel and first responders who died in the line of duty.

Friday has been declared “Hulk Hogan Day” in Florida. As such, Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered state and U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the legendary wrestler. Hogan, who was born Terry Gene Bollea, died of a heart attack last week at age 71. Hogan lived in Florida most of his life. His final residence was in Clearwater.

Flags in the Sunshine State will be at half staff in honor of "legendary professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan."