Heartache of Hulk Hogan's kids as last loving chat with estranged daughter is revealed – and son's throwback pic emerges

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25-07-2025

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HULK Hogan's final conversation with his daughter reportedly came nearly two years before the iconic wrestler died.
The Hulkster, born Terry Gene Bollea, sadly passed away aged 71 on Thursday before the pair could fix their strained relationship.
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Linda Hogan, Brooke Hogan, Nick Hogan, and Hulk Hogan at a movie premier
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Hulk shows off his daughter Brooke as they arrive a film premier in 2005
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Nick posted the throwback snap with his dad for Father's Day
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The Hulk family had been through a lot of ups and downs in the public eye, but the fame is said to have caused an irreparable strain.
But Brooke Hogan, 37, is telling people she is glad she had one last chance to tell her father that she did love him, TMZ reports.
The pair last spoke in September 2023 - two weeks before Hulk married Sky Daily which Brooke is said to not have attended.
Brooke is said to have told her father by phone that she loved him and was concerned he was working so hard at 70 years old.
She told the iconic pro-wrestler to slow down and enjoy life, after a legendary four-decade career in wrestling and pop culture.
Brooke's husband tried to repair the relationship but Hulk is said to have responded coldly, even when she nearly died during childbirth earlier this year.
It comes as a recent photo published by Hulk's son Nick has emerged.
The DJ and music artist shared the throwback snap for Father's Day saying: "Had a great Father's Day with the goat! Happy Father's Day to all the awesome dads!"
The photo shows Nick dressed up like his father as a young boy with the pair pulling a strong-man pose.
In March, Brooke spoke about the relationship with her parents after she had become estranged from both.
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She explained experiences in her childhood "robbed" her of "self esteem" and "confidence."
"It took me many years to figure out the things that were seemingly done 'for me' really benefited someone else in a greater capacity."
She claimed to have received texts from family members with "unbelievably hurtful words" that "cannot be forgiven."
"My family is very skilled at war. I so badly wanted to see good in them, protect, help, and start anew—just to be disrespected again and again. I longed for a normal family, but it never came to fruition.
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Hulk Hogan opens up 'Hogan's Beach Shop' with his family
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Hulk speaks before Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden last year
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"I've repeatedly held my hand out to help them, only to have them pull me into the darkness with them. I've set boundaries that were not respected, and at this point, I can truly do no more.
"Each individual, on their own, has given me more than enough reasons over the years to make this extremely hard and painful decision to end contact."
Hulk died after police and emergency medical personnel were called to his home in Clearwater, Florida, at 9.51am on Thursday.
Clearwater Police told The U.S. Sun that first responders responded to Hogan's home after receiving a call about a cardiac arrest.
Hogan was transported to Morton Plant Hospital, according to a police report, and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Hulk's had been suffering from health issues in the weeks leading up to his death, including rumors that he was on his "deathbed" and in a coma.
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Hulk with daughter Brooke (right)
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Hulk and son Nick
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However, Hogan's wife, Sky, denied the reports, stating his heart was "strong" and he was recovering from a neck procedure.
Jimmy Hart, Hogan's former longtime manager, updated fans on The Hulkster's health, saying in an X post that he was "doing phenomenal."
"Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal! Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!!!" Hart wrote.
The WWE confirmed Hogan's death in a statement, "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
"One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.
"WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."