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Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda shared poignant post about WWE legend days before his death
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife, Linda Hogan, shared a throwback photo with the WWE legend just days before 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.' Only days earlier, the former athlete's ex-wife, Linda, reminisced about their happy days together, sharing a photo of herself and Hulk from 1996 on her Instagram. She simply captioned the post: 'The good old days !' The throwback picture was of the pair at the NATPE Convention in Las Vegas. For the event, Linda wore a black form-fitting gown, with matching elbow-length gloves, and her hair in a ponytail. Hulk, who had his arm wrapped around her, wore his signature red and yellow wrestling costume. Hulk, whose real name is Terry Bollea, married Linda in 1983 before they welcomed two children, Brooke, 37, and Nick, 36. The famous family also starred in their own reality show, Hogan Knows Best, from 2005 to 2007. The program ran for four seasons, ultimately showcasing the end of Hulk and Linda's marriage. Linda filed for divorce in November 2007, with the separation finalized in 2009. 'The war is over,' she told The Tampa Bay Tribune at the time, as reported by People. The interview came after she and her ex had a court hearing, where she gave him a friendly kiss on the cheek, in Clearwater, Florida, in 2009, to finalize the divorce. 'I still love him. He's the father of my children,' she added. However, Linda later made multiple claims about her ex-husband and how their split has affected their family. In March, she posted a video on her Instagram Stories of herself crying, as reported by E! News, and said: 'It's been 15, however long years since I left Hulk Hogan, and my family is the worst mess.' After accusing her ex-husband of being a 'complete liar' and 'sex addict,' she claimed he was the reason why she had been estranged from daughter Brooke for eight years. 'Brooke doesn't talk to us,' she said. 'She's had twins. She got married, she didn't tell us… She had a huge fight with Terry. I don't know how that reflected onto me, but she cut me out too.' During an interview with TMZ days later, Linda clarified that she thought Hulk was 'always a good father,' despite being 'a s*** husband sometimes.' '[He] spent probably over $3 million on Brooke's career, with no questions asked,' she said, before she emphasized that Hulk was 'a fantastic person.' 'Our marriage didn't work out, but what Brooke's doing to us is completely unprecedented, unexpected and unfair and not true,' she added. 'Hulk Hogan, my ex, has been really distraught and saddened by her distance, just as I and her brother Nick have as well.' In March, Brooke shared a statement about the estrangement from her family on Instagram, saying she had 'separate reasons for going no contact with each of [her] parents.' 'No contact with my mom has nothing to do with my dad, and no contact with my father has nothing to do with my mother,' she wrote. 'This decision was made based purely on how they have each dealt with me my entire life.' She also alleged that she was 'extremely verbally and mentally abused' throughout her childhood, which allegedly turned into physical abuse. However, she emphasized that those remarks were 'not pointed' at either of her parents. Linda then shared a lengthy Facebook post to deny abuse claims from her daughter, saying she 'by no means ever treated [Brooke] the way she's painting it.' After Hulk split from Linda, he was married to makeup artist Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021. He is survived by his third wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in 2023.
Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda made heartbreaking comments about WWE wrestler just days before his sudden death
Linda Hogan paid tribute to her ex-husband, WWE icon Hulk Hogan, just four days before his unexpected death shook the wrestling world. In a moment that now feels eerily poignant, Linda, 65, posted a throwback photo to Instagram, capturing a glamorous snapshot of herself and the late wrestling legend at the 1996 NATPE Convention in Las Vegas. Dressed in a sleek black gown, she had her arm wrapped around Hulk, who was at the height of his career and fame. She captioned the post simply: 'The good old days!' At the time, fans saw the post as a nostalgic glance at a very public and often scrutinized relationship. Now, in light of Hulk Hogan 's sudden passing, the photo has taken on a much deeper and more emotional significance as it has become a place for fans to extend their condolences to Linda and her family. Linda and Hulk — born Terry Bollea — were married for 26 years, tying the knot in 1983 during Hulk's meteoric rise in the world of professional wrestling. Together, they navigated the highs and lows of celebrity life, raising two children in the spotlight: daughter Brooke Hogan and son Nick Hogan, both now 36. The family became even more recognizable in the mid-2000s through their VH1 reality show, Hogan Knows Best, which pulled back the curtain on the challenges of fame, marriage, and parenting. Though the couple officially divorced in 2009 following a very public breakup, they remained connected through their children and shared history. confirmed on Thursday that the WWE icon passed away early in the morning on July 24. 911 operators dispatched paramedics to his Clearwater, Florida home. A Clearwater Police Department spokesman said in a statement: 'Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach. 'The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.' In light of Hulk Hogan's sudden passing, the photo has taken on a much deeper and more emotional significance as it has become a place for fans to extend their condolences; seen in 1992 Police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan's home in the immediate aftermath of the emergency, with the reality star carried onto an stretcher and into an ambulance. The shock death comes just weeks after his 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. Hogan is survived by his third wife Sky Daily, who he wed in 2023, children Brooke, 37, and Nick, 34, who he shared with first wife Linda Claridge, and two grandchildren. Hulk Hogan's representative, Linda Bose, confirmed his death to CBS NEWS, saying: 'Unfortunately we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan passed away this morning. 'We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend.' The Clearwater Police Department confirmed Hogan was ;experiencing a serious medical related issue' at died at 11.17am. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity and an investigation into the death is underway. His representative said in a statement last month: 'He's had problems with his back for years but there's no emergency.' Hogan had previously opened up about undergoing '25 surgeries in the past decade.' While appearing on Jake Paul's IMPAULSIVE podcast last year, he said: 'Ten of them were back surgeries. I've had both knees and hips replaced, shoulders — everything.' In the 1980s, Hogan - known for his signature mustache and headscarf - was the driving force behind WWE's rise from a regional promotion around New York to an international brand. Hogan kickstarted 'Hulkamania' after defeating the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984. He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. Hogan was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon. Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, appearing in numerous movies and television shows, including a reality show about his life on VH1, Hogan Knows Best. Hogan´s public persona transcended the ring, making him a household name. He appeared in numerous movies - including the third Rocky film in 1982, where he played wrestler Thunderlips, who took on Stallone's protagonist. Hogan later claimed the role had got him fired from the WWF - saying: 'Back then, '78, '79, if you were a wrestler, you didn't do TV. You didn't go do a movie.' The star reportedly put three men in the hospital while filming his fight scene. But his legacy was tainted when he was chucked out of the WWE in 2015 after a tape surfaced of him making racist remarks, including the use of the n-word. In a video made public by The National Enquirer, Hogan said: 'I guess we're all a little racist' and used the n-word while referring to his daughter's love life, and includes him repeating the phrase 'f***ing n******' several times. According to Radar, the audio featured him using a number of racist remarks in a rant about his daughter Brooke who was trying to launch a music career, to Heather Clem, the wife of a friend. He is reported to have said that 'a black billionaire guy' had offered to bankroll her, then speculated about her sex life'. Hogan told Clem: 'I don't know if Brooke was f***ing the black guy's son... I mean, I don't have double standards. 'I mean, I am a racist, to a point, f***ing n******. But then when it comes to nice people and s***, and whatever.' He continued: 'I mean, I'd rather if she was going to f*** some n*****, I'd rather have her marry an 8-foot-tall n***** worth a hundred million dollars! Like a basketball player! 'I guess we're all a little racist. F***ing n*****.' Back in 2015, Hogan told Good Morning America he was at an all-time low as he begged his former legion of fans to take him back. 'Please forgive me,' the 12-time world champ pleaded - both to America as a whole and to his daughter Brooke Hogan, whose boyfriend was the focus of the then 62 year old's racist tirade. 'If anybody should have disowned me it should have been her,' said Hogan. 'I was upset about something that happened between her and her boyfriend.' Apologizing at the time, he told outlet People: 'Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. 'It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it.' He would then in 2023 describe the controversy as 'a speed bump' and claimed it was 'not who I was' He was banished from WWE for three years before being welcomed back into the Hall of fame in 2018, having described the incident as the 'biggest mistake' of his life but many were not happy with his 'apology' when he was brought back. In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend´s wife. Hogan contended the post violated his privacy. More recently, Hogan became a celebrity endorser for Trump's presidential campaign in the United States, which he went on to win. In January, Hogan ripped off his sleeves on Fox News as he went full 'Trumpamania' at the inaugural ball. In the wake of Hogan's death, vice president JD Vance hailed the wrestler as a 'great American icon'. He wrote: 'One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we'd get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.' Tributes from the sports world poured in for the man who transcended wrestling to become a 1980s pop culture icon.
Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda posted 'eerie' throwback snap just four days before his death
WWE legend Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda posted a throwback photo of the couple and referenced 'the good old days' just four days before his death at 71 Hulk Hogan 's ex-wife Linda recently reminisced about her 'good days' with the WWE legend just days before his untimely death at 71. Hogan's death has been reported by TMZ, who claim that medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old's home in Clearwater, Florida. The sad news comes just a few weeks after his wife, Sky, had to deny rumours he was in a coma. Hogan is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest at his Florida home. It has been reported that medics were dispatched to Hulk's home in Clearwater, Florida, early on Thursday morning; it's understood operators stated it was a "cardiac arrest". TMZ has reported that a flurry of police cars and emergency vehicles were parked outside the wrestling legend's home, and he was 'carried on a stretcher into an ambulance'. The legendary grappler had faced health issues in recent weeks after undergoing numerous surgeries. We reported earlier this week that he was "unable to speak" and was being monitored at home by medical staff after having a bad reaction to surgery. Hogan, who was hospitalised last month, is said to have been transported home from the hospital after an adverse reaction to cervical surgery. While reports about his apparent declining health were surfacing, Hogan's ex-wife Linda spoke about her marriage with the wrestling legend as she opened up about 'the good old days'. In a post that now seems eerie, Linda, 65, shared a throwback photo with the late wrestling pro from 1996 to her Instagram. Linda posted the snap on July 19 - just four days before he tragically died. 'The good old days' she captioned the photo, which saw her modelling a stunning black gown as she wrapped her arm around Hulk. The former couple were attending the NATPE Convention in Las Vegas at the time the photo was captured. Linda and Hulk were married from 1983 to 2009 and shared two children, their daughter Brooke, 36, and their son Nick, 36. Once one of the most high-profile couples in the wrestling world, their relationship was featured prominently on the reality show Hogan Knows Best, which aired in the mid-2000s. However, their marriage began to unravel amid growing tensions and rumors of infidelity. In 2007, Linda filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The split was finalised in 2009, ending a tumultuous chapter marked by public scrutiny and personal struggles. Hogan, who was the WWE's biggest star during the late 80s and early 90s, sparked concern among fans when appeared on tv to promote his new business ventures, with viewers taking to social media to say he looked 'unwell.' In May, a representative for Hogan told US media that he had undergone a 'little fusion procedure' on his neck and was recovering quickly. His last known public appearance was a photo opportunity with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis later that month. Last month, Bubba claimed Hogan was on his deathbed and that family members had been called in to say their final goodbyes. However, the claims were later denied by a spokesman for the legendary wrestler. Just weeks before his death, the representative for the WWE icon denied speculation he was gravely after it was announced he had undergone a small "fusion procedure" on his neck. The YouTuber claimed that things were "not looking good" for him. Denying the speculation, a representative said that Hulk's surgery had been "successful" and there were "no reasons to panic."
