Linda Hogan shared tribute to ex-husband Hulk days before his death
The American wrestling icon died on Thursday morning after TMZ reported he suffered a 'cardiac arrest' at his home in Florida.
Hulk, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was married three times, with his marriage to Linda his longest marriage. Linda Hogan, the first wife of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, shared a throwback picture of the pair just four days before his death. Pic: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic
Linda is likely the wife fans are most familiar with due to her appearance on popular reality show Hogan Knows Best.
The pair met at a Los Angeles restaurant and had a two-year long distance relationship before tying the knot in 1983 surrounded by family and friends including Vince McMahon and other personalities from the wrestling world.
Hulk and Linda welcomed two children during their time together — Brooke was born in 1988 and Nick arrived in 1990. Brooke Hogan, Hulk Hogan and Nick Hogan. Pic: SGranitz/WireImage
Linda filed for divorce in November 2007 after 26 years of marriage to the wrestler. It came following reports that Hulk had cheated on her — an allegation he has long-denied.
Only in March of this year, Linda hit out at her ex-husband when she branded him a 'complete liar' and a 'sex addict.'
In March, the Daily Mail report that Lisa hit out at Hulk has a 'sh***y' husband, but lauded him for his role as a father. Despite a frosty relationship between Linda and Hulk Hogan post-divorce throughout the years, earlier this wee the 65-year-old took to Instagram to lament 'the good old days.' Pic:A divide within the family saw eldest Brooke 'icing' her parents out, with Linda blaming Hulk for leaving the family in 'the worst met.'
Despite a frosty relationship between Linda and Hulk post-divorce throughout the years, earlier this wee the 65-year-old took to Instagram to lament 'the good old days.'
In the snap, Linda stuns in a black dress and is looking adoringly at Hulk who is wearing his iconic bandana and a red and yellow costume. View this post on Instagram
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'The good old days,' Linda wrote alongside the snap, with tributes pouring in following news of the wrestler's death.
One wrote: 'I'm so sorry Linda, I know you guys were not together, but were my favourite couple. Like soulmates.'
Another added: 'Sorry for your loss. I know you guys weren't together, but I know you once had a life with him and he gave you two beautiful children.'
A third commented: 'So sorry for your loss, so heartbroken.'
Following his divorce from Linda, Hulk went on to marry make-up artist Jennifer McDaniel. The pair were married for around 12 years before Hulk confirmed their divorce in 2022.
The following year he wed yoga instructor Sky Daily, who he is survived by.
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