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Fox News
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Hulk Hogan's wife reveals shock in emotional tribute after wrestling icon's death: 'I wasn't ready for this'
Hulk Hogan's wife penned a heartfelt message on social media Friday, expressing her shock and the belief that the wrestling legend would "overcome" the health issues that had plagued him in the weeks leading up to his death on Thursday. Sky Daily Hogan broke her silence with a lengthy message posted to Instagram early Friday morning, just a day after Hogan passed after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. He was 71. "I wasn't ready for this… and my heart is in pieces," her message read. "He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time." TMZ Sports first reported the news of Hogan's passing, citing a possible "cardiac arrest" at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Police Department later confirmed that emergency personnel responded to a medical call just before 10 a.m. Hogan was treated on site for a cardiac arrest before being transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The news of Hogan's death came weeks after he was alleged to be having a health crisis. However, his wife denied those reports at the time, saying he was "strong" and was recovering from surgeries. "This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart," he message on Friday continued. "Hulk loved his fans so much and despite his growing physical discomfort, he did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him." Sky called Hogan a "believer in Christ," adding that "I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he's been welcomed home." In December 2023, Hogan and his wife shared on social media that they had been baptized. "Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life. No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love," he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. News of Hogan's death sent shockwaves around social media as fellow wrestling icons, fans and political leaders shared tributes to honor his legacy. "Please keep his family and all of us who loved him in your prayers as we try to navigate this new reality," Sky said Friday.
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘My heart is in pieces': Hulk Hogan's wife pays tribute to WWE legend
WWE legend Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, died on Thursday at the age of 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. His wife, Sky Hogan, shared an emotional statement on Instagram, expressing her heartbreak and shock, stating that he had been dealing with health issues but she believed they would overcome them. Sky, who married Hogan in 2023, highlighted his dedication to his fans despite his physical discomfort and mentioned his Christian faith. Hogan, an eight-time WrestleMania headliner and six-time WWE champion, rose to fame in the 1980s, bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream. Tributes poured in from the WWE, fellow wrestlers, and political figures, including a statement from Donald Trump acknowledging Hogan's impact and support.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hulk Hogan's wife breaks silence after his death
Hulk Hogan 's wife Sky Daily opened up on her devastation in the wake of the 'sudden' loss of her husband in a heartbreaking message one day after his tragic death. The WWE legend died after Thursday after going into cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida at the age of 71. Sky, who married the wrestling hero in 2023, wrote on Instagram Friday morning: 'I wasn't ready for this... and my heart is in pieces. 'He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time.' She shared a picture of her kissing the wrestling icon, 71, on the cheek. Her statement continued: 'This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend... but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart. Sky was Hogan's third wife, marrying the former wrestler in 2023 following his divorces from ex-wives Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel in 2009 and 2021 respectively. Hogan is also survived by his two children, Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34, whom he shared with his first wife Linda, as well as two grandchildren. The wrestling icon's shock death comes just weeks after Sky denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma - and claimed his heart was 'strong' after he underwent a routine neck surgery. His representative said in a statement last month: 'He's had problems with his back for years but there's no emergency.' A source also revealed to last month that Hogan was trying to work his way back to '100 percent' after neck and back operations. 'Hulk has a body ravaged by wrestling, his body is the body of a 140-year-old man with all the bumps and bruises through the years, and his recent neck and back surgeries have been harder to come back from,' a source close to Hogan said. Linda, who married Hogan in 1983, shared her own touching message for the athlete and entertained just days before his death. In her final Instagram post before Hogan's passing, Linda shared a photo of herself and the 'Hulkster' from the 1980s, which she captioned: 'The good old days !' Her post came just months after Hogan's very public fallout with Linda and their daughter Brooke. In an astonishing video on social media shared back in March, Linda first accused her former husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict' . She also claimed their family is 'in the worst mess' after Brooke cut both parents out of her life, before hitting back at her mom by alleging that her dad was not the only reason behind the shocking family divide, claiming she was 'verbally and mentally abused' during her childhood. 'Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes it's not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes,' Brooke alleged. After Brooke's stunning response, Linda then took a dramatic U-turn by defending Hogan and branding her daughter a 'narcissist.'
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's wife Sky breaks silence after his death in heartbreaking post
Hulk Hogan's wife, Sky, has shared an emotional statement about his death. The former wrestler died Thursday at the age of 71, after medics were reportedly called to his home in Clearwater, Florida. While a cause of death hasn't been revealed, TMZ reported he experienced 'cardiac arrest.' Sky, who married Hulk in 2023, broke her silence Friday on Instagram, sharing a sweet picture of herself kissing him on the cheek. In the caption, she also shared details about his physical health before his death. 'I wasn't ready for this…and my heart is in pieces,' Sky, 46, wrote. 'He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time. 'This loss is sudden and impossible to process,' she continued. 'To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.' She added that her husband loved his fans a great deal, 'despite his growing physical discomfort.' 'He did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him,' Sky continued. 'He was a believer in Christ, and I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he's been welcomed home.' 'Please keep his family and all of us who loved him in your prayers as we try to navigate this new reality,' she concluded. The yoga instructor and Hulk got engaged in July 2023, after a year of dating. They officially tied the knot in September 2023. Sky was Hulk's third wife. The WWE legend was married to Linda Hogan from 1993 to 2009 and then to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021. He and Linda shared two children, Brooke, 37, and Nick, 36. However, Brooke has been estranged from her parents for nearly a decade. Only days before Hulk's death, Linda shared a throwback photo with her ex-husband. She posted a snap of them from 1996, when they attended the NATPE Convention in Las Vegas. She simply captioned the post: 'The good old days !' Before meeting Hulk, Sky welcomed three children of her own, but she keeps their lives out of the spotlight. Hulk has been mourned by the WWE, fellow wrestlers, and political figures. On his Truth social account, President Donald Trump issued a tribute to Hulk, who became a fixture during Trump's 2024 re-election campaign, appearing at the Republican National Convention to appeal to voters. 'We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,' Trump wrote. He continued: 'He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive.' Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hulk skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s, bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream. He went on to become an eight-time WrestleMania headliner and six-time World Wrestling Entertainment champion, in addition to an actor and reality television personality. Hulk was also embroiled in controversy throughout his career, with a sex tape scandal and racist remarks clouding his reputation.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Hulk Hogan's horrific final weeks revealed as musclebound former wrestler's strength sapped away
Hulk Hogan 's sickness-plagued final weeks have been detailed after the iconic wrestler died of cardiac arrest aged 71. A source close to Hogan's family told Daily Mail the WWE star knew full well he was suffering from a very 'weak heart' in his final weeks. The source said: 'He was suffering from shortness of breath, got tired easily, had lost a lot of weight and was on oxygen' as his life ebbed away at his mansion in Clearwater, Florida. But there was happiness and contentment during Hogan's final weeks too. The wrestler, whose real name was Terry Bollea, spent time trying to heal rifts with estranged loved ones because he knew it would be his final chance to do so. 'He had a lot of scores to settle. Didn't want to leave anything unsaid,' Daily Mail's source said. The sheer volume of tributes paid to Hogan in the hours since his passing suggest that he had far more friends than enemies. On Thursday morning, EMTs rushed to Hogan's home after a 911 call said the legend was suffering from serious heart problems. He was stretchered away onto an ambulance and taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The shock death comes just weeks after Hogan's wife Sky denied rumors he was on his deathbed in a coma - and claimed his heart was 'strong' after he underwent a routine neck surgery. She said he had been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), which she described as 'an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process'. Hogan, worth an estimated $25mn at the time of his death, is survived by his third wife Sky, children Brooke, 37, and Nick, 34, who he shared with first wife Linda Claridge, and two grandchildren. Hogan divorced Claridge in 2009 before marrying Jennifer McDaniel in 2010. They separated in 2021 before he married Sky in 2023. After news of Hogan's passing made headlines, tributes from across the sporting and entertainment worlds flooded in. The wrestling icon's great rival Ric Flair sounded shocked when reached by Daily Mail on Thursday, before describing him as an 'incredible athlete, talent, friend and father' on social media. President Donald Trump was also among those who paid tribute, writing on Truth Social: 'We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster."' 'Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart.' 'He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive,' Trump wrote, praising his 'absolutely electric speech' from the Republican 2024 National Convention. Linda McMahon, the US Secretary of Education and WWE co-founder, remembered star Hulk Hogan in a social media tribute. 'I had the privilege of knowing and working with @HulkHogan for over 40 years,' she said. 'Hulk was a dear friend and member of our WWE family. His legacy in and out of the ring will always be remembered. He was one of a kind! 'My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and all of his fans.' And WWE co-founder Vince McMahon also posted on X honoring wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. 'The world lost a treasure today. Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world,' McMahon said. 'He was a trailblazer, the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon. 'His grit and unbridled thirst for success were unparalleled - and made him the consummate performer. He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved.' Following Hogan's death, the chilling audio of the 911 call revealed the moment emergency services raced to his home. 911 operators could be heard dispatching paramedics to the scene as they noted the matter pertained to a cardiac arrest in the disturbing audio of the call, which was obtained by TMZ shortly after the devastating news of his passing broke. A 'slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan's home' where the wrestling legend was reportedly stretchered out and placed in an ambulance, according to the outlet. In a video shared to social media, responders were caught desperately trying to save Hogan's life as they transported him out of his home. They appeared to be administering CPR as they carried him to the ambulance. Clearwater Police Major Nate Burnside explained at a press conference that Hogan was 'experiencing a serious medical-related issue' when they arrived. Officials reportedly responded to the call to emergency services at 9:51am. Hogan was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue personnel before being taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11.17am. 'The Clear Police Department is conducting a death investigation which is standard in these types of cases. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service at this time,' Clearwater Police Major Nate Burnside said on Thursday. 'The last few months of Hogan's life had a lot more ups than downs,' an insider told the Daily Mail in the wake of his death. 'There was a little strain with his daughter and their relationship that had taken quite the emotional toll, but he always thought he would eventually be able to rectify that.' Hogan had gone eight years without speaking to his daughter Brooke, 36. The exact details of the estrangement were never fully revealed, but the Daily Mail understands that Hogan believed they would reconcile. 'He was still extremely close to his son,' our source added. 'It is a surprise and doesn't feel real at all to his family and friends.' It is also understood that his sudden death has left those closest to him in shock. Hogan's career spent in the wrestling ring also took a toll on him - leaving the athlete with 'the body of a 140-year-old man,' one inside source told the Daily Mail in April.
