Hulk Hogan’s Ex Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on His “Shocking” Death

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Linda Hogan is reflecting on her decades-long bond with Hulk Hogan.

Four days following the death of the former professional wrestler on July 24, at the age of 71, the ex-spouse of the late WWE icon finally spoke out about his demise.

Linda, who had been married to Hulk for 26 years before their 2009 separation, expressed her shock on July 28th in the comments section of her Instagram post from July 19th, which included a vintage photo of herself and Hulk. She wrote, “None of us expected this to happen so soon! Such a big surprise. We’re all absolutely devastated. The news is hitting me very hard. I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he was unfaithful, but his fame made it somewhat understandable, even though it was heartbreaking.

I’ve been in tears all day, the finality of it all just leaves me speechless. It’s been years upon years that he was a constant presence in my life, even though we never spoke or met face-to-face. I first knew him when he was 28 and I was 22. Despite our physical separation, we shared a unique bond through Nick – exchanging news about life, filling the void with updates from each other’s worlds.

Linda, who is the mother of Brooke Hogan and Nick Hogan (both known for their association with a sports figure), later expressed that the family discord had left her feeling shattered or devastated.

In her words, “We remained a family,” she penned. “It’s agonizing to realize he’s no longer here. I’ve been trying to keep up my strength for Nick, but I’m fundamentally myself.

“I love you Hulkster,” Linda concluded. “You were my man. The only man for me. RIP.”

And Hulk, real name Terry Bollea, was certainly on her mind in the days leading up to his passing.

On the 19th of July, Linda shared a nostalgic tribute for Hulk on Instagram, accompanied by an old photograph of them together from many years past, captioned “Good ol’ days!

The unexpected demise of Hulk occurred just two days following the statement from his ex-manager and friend, Jimmy Hart, who claimed he was doing well. This sudden turn of events left both his family and supporters in disbelief.

The Clearwater Police Department’s team dealt with an urgent situation involving a heart attack, as confirmed by a city representative to TopMob News.

According to the police, Hulk was moved to Mortan General Hospital where it was reported that he had passed away. Later on, his superiors also verified this news to TopMob News.

“We are heartbroken,” they said in a statement. “He was such a great human being and friend.”

After hearing about Hulk’s demise, numerous individuals from the entertainment world expressed their sympathies and cherished recollections of the beloved television personality on various social networking sites.

On Instagram, on July 24th, WWE champion Ric Flair expressed his shock over the passing of his longtime friend and fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan. They had been together since they began their careers in the wrestling business. Hulk was not only an outstanding athlete and performer, but also a dear friend and loving father.

Additionally, Flair pointed out that even in a critical health situation involving his youngest son, Reid Flair, Hogan demonstrated an extraordinary level of kindness and generosity.

My friendship with you has been invaluable, Hulk,” Flair expressed. “You were there for me when I needed it most, even without being asked. You were among the first to stand by my side when I was hospitalized with a 2% chance of survival, and you prayed for me. Additionally, during Reid’s illness, you lent me money. Hulkster, there’s no one quite like you! Rest in peace, dear friend.

Keep reading for a look back at Hulk’s family life through the years.

Nick and Brooke Hogan may have had periods of tension regarding their father-daughter relationship with Hulk Hogan, as depicted in New York City in 1989. However, it is undeniable that he held a legendary status within the wrestling world.

As Nick put it during a 2018 chat with TMZ, “Physically, he’s insane.” 

Despite maintaining a close relationship with her father for many years, actress and producer Brooke chose not to attend his wedding to his third wife, Sky Daily, in 2023. She explained her absence on Instagram, stating, “In order to facilitate my personal healing and happiness, I have decided to cultivate some distance from my family, focusing instead on individuals and aspects that mend my heart and align with my own individual beliefs, aspirations, and principles.

After the premiere of their VH1 show titled “Hogan Knows Best”, Nick, Brooke, Linda, and Hulk graced the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2005.

In October 2006, Nick, Hulk, and Linda Hogan were present as Nicki Brook signed copies of her album “Undiscovered.”

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Nick, along with Hulk and his wife Linda Hogan, attended the signing of Nicki Brook’s CD “Undiscovered” in October 2006.

Amid their two-year Hogan Knows Best run, the fam stepped out for VH1’s Big in ’06 fete. 

The family started to break apart after Hulk (real name Terry Gene Bollea) and Linda separated in 2009, which was evident when Brooke, who had twins Oliver and Molly with hockey player husband Steven Oleksy in 2023, stopped communicating with them. In a video she posted on her Instagram Stories in March 2025, Linda admitted that she no longer talks to Brooke. Linda stated that Brooke had a big argument with Terry, and it seemed that this disagreement also affected their relationship as Linda was also cut off. The exact reason for the strained relationship between Linda and Brooke following the dispute with Terry remains unclear.

Nick, despite mostly avoiding his sister’s disagreements with their parents, remained the good kid he was, as shared by Linda in her March 2025 Instagram Stories post.

After a 12-year marriage with Jennifer McDaniel, Hulk started dating yoga instructor Sky Daily in 2022, having met at a Bret Michaels concert. They got married in September 2023.

In June 2023, Hulk shared an Instagram post featuring his third wife, Sky, on a beach day. The Florida athlete captioned the photo, “Beach day with my Sweetie Sky,” expressing that every moment with her feels just right, as if she’s always been there.

Enchanted by Hulk during the Jake Paul versus Mike Perry fight in July 2024, Sky affectionately refers to him as “my cherished one.

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2025-07-29 19:17