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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Hulk Hogan's serious health decline in weeks leading to his death
Hulk Hogan reportedly knew his health was declining in his final weeks. The wrestling legend died Thursday at the age of 71 after going into cardiac arrest in his Clearwater, Fla., home, shocking fans across the world. However, according to a Hogan family source, he was aware that he had a 'weak heart' that was deteriorating. 'He was suffering from shortness of breath, got tired easily, had lost a lot of weight and was on oxygen,' the source told the Daily Mail Friday. Knowing his days were numbered, Hogan reportedly spent time trying to heal rifts with estranged loved ones. 'He had a lot of scores to settle,' another source explained, adding that the father of two 'didn't want to leave anything unsaid.' The source acknowledged that '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 was reportedly 'still extremely close to his son.' The WWE Hall of Famer shared Brooke Hogan, 37, and Nick Hogan, 34, with his first wife, Linda Hogan. Following his marriage to second wife Jennifer McDaniel, Hulk — born Terry Bollea — married Sky Daily in September 2023. In fact, Hulk's last conversation with Brooke reportedly took place two weeks before that wedding. 'He was very proud of her. She was his little girl,' an insider told Page Six. 'We still can't believe he is gone.' The Daily Mail's source echoed those sentiments, saying his death came as a 'surprise and doesn't feel real at all to his family and friends.' In the months leading up to his death, there were conflicting reports about the status of his health. In mid-July, Daily denied that he was in a coma and dying, insisting to her Instagram followers, 'His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage.' She claimed her husband was recovering well following an 'intense surgery' — a four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) — in May. Over the weekend, Hulk's longtime friend, wrestling manager Jimmy Hart, reportedly claimed his pal was 'not doing well' and couldn't speak due to a damaged trachea, adding, 'It does not look good. It does not look good at all.' However, Hart quickly changed his tune, claiming on Tuesday that the retired athlete was doing 'phenomenal.'
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda reminisced about ‘the good old days' with WWE wrestler days before his sudden death
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda reminisced about 'the good old days' with the WWE wrestler just days before his sudden death. Linda posted a throwback photo with the late wrestling pro from 1996 to her Instagram on July 19 — just four days before he tragically passed away. 'The good old days !' she captioned the photo, in which she was seen wearing a fancy black gown as she wrapped her arm around Hulk. They were attending the NATPE Convention in Las Vegas at the time the photo was snapped. Linda, 65, and Hulk were married from 1983 to 2009 and shared two children: daughter Brooke, 36, and son Nick, 36. Last month, Nick paid tribute to his dad with a sweet Father's Day post on Instagram. 'Had a great Father's Day with the goat! Happy Father's Day to all the awesome dads! ,' Nick wrote in the caption of a throwback photo of the father-son duo. Linda, for her part, is estranged from her and Hulk's daughter, sharing on Instagram in March that their family 'is the worst mess.' The father of two died Thursday morning. He was 71. First responders rushed to Hulk's home in Clearwater, Fla., after operators received a call regarding a 'cardiac arrest,' TMZ reported. Hulk, born Terry Gene Bollea, was reportedly carried out of his home in a stretcher and put in an ambulance. Just last week, the Real American Freestyle commissioner's wife, Sky Daily, shared that he was in recovery after an 'intense surgery.' Daily, who Hulk married in September 2023, reportedly denied fan theories that Hulk was in a coma and dying. 'No, he's definitely not in a coma!' she responded to a social media user, according to screenshots obtained by 'His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage. None of those rumors are true.' Daily confirmed that he was recovering from a 'major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)' procedure, but that he was expected to make a full recovery. Along with Daily and Linda, the late entertainer was also married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021.
National Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Brooke Hogan breaks silence after Hulk Hogan's death, calls out WWE
The daughter of Hulk Hogan has broken her silence after the pro wrestling icon's death last week, sharing her feelings while also making some startling revelations. Article content Brooke Hogan, who noticeably had been silent on social media and absent from tributes to the late star, opened up with several posts. Article content After sharing an emotional tribute on Instagram, Brooke then took aim at those criticizing her for not appearing in tributes, calling out WWE in the process. Article content While her younger brother Nick appeared during the company's tribute on Monday Night Raw, the 37-year-old former reality TV star and singer claims she was not invited. Article content 'For those of you giving me crap for not attending my dad's tributes, WWE did not extend an invite,' Brooke wrote on an Instagram Story on Wednesday. Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Oleksy (@mizzhogan) Article content Article content Brooke had posted a tribute to her late father on Tuesday, sharing that despite their recent differences, they had a 'connection deeper than words.' Article content Article content 'My dad's blood runs through my veins. His eyes shine through my children. And our blood has never broken, not even in his final moments,' Brooke wrote. Article content 'We never had a 'big fight.' My father and I never 'fought.' It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand. My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business. I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Oleksy (@mizzhogan)
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hulk Hogan's estranged daughter Brooke slams WWE over tributes to her late father
Hulk Hogan 's estranged daughter Brooke has taken aim at the WWE following the wrestling legend's sudden death last week. Tributes to the WWE icon have flooded in over the past week following his death from cardiac arrest at the age of 71, with the wrestling organization honoring its former star before last Friday's SmackDown and Monday Night Raw. While Hogan's devastated son, Nick, 35, joined WWE stars for the emotional tribute ahead of Monday's event, Brooke, 37, has been noticeably absent from both ceremonies. However, while firing back at critics of her absence, the television personality claimed it was through no fault of her own. 'For those of you giving me c*** for not attending my Dad's tributes, @WWE did not extend an invite,' she wrote on her Instagram story Wednesday. Brooke's attack on the WWE comes just one day after she revealed that she 'had to step away to protect my heart' in the final two years of her father's life. Hulk welcomed Brooke as well as son Nick, 35, with ex-wife Linda - whom he was married to from 1983 to 2009. He later tied the knot with Jennifer McDaniel in 2010 until their divorce in 2021. Two years later, the WWE legend said 'I do' to Sky Daily and the pair were married up until his death on Thursday. Brooke and her father last spoke nearly two years ago in September 2023 only weeks before he married his third wife Sky. On that call, Brooke expressed love and concern for her father - telling him that he shouldn't be working so hard due to his declining health. Despite her pleas for him to enjoy more of his life, those requests fell on deaf ears. The pair didn't speak again.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Nick Hogan Pays Tribute to Father Hulk Hogan at 'Monday Night Raw'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hulk Hogan's son has paid tribute to his late father following the professional wrestler's death on Thursday at the age of 71. Nick Hogan attended World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)'s Monday Night Raw for a 10-bell salute to open the show. Newsweek reached out to Nick Hogan's representative for comment on Tuesday via email outside regular working hours. The Context Hulk Hogan—whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea—rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s, bringing wrestling into the mainstream. The WWE Hall of Famer was also a television personality and starred on the popular reality series Hogan Knows Best alongside his ex-wife, Linda Hogan, and their two children: son Nick Hogan and daughter Brooke Hogan. Nick Hogan and Hulk Hogan attend the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, on August 1, 2010. Nick Hogan and Hulk Hogan attend the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, on August 1, 2010. Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic What To Know WWE honored Hulk Hogan on Monday Night Raw at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Nick Hogan was in the center of the stage for the for the tribute with his wife, Tana Lea. Following chants of "Hogan! Hogan!" from the audience, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque spoke out about Hulk Hogan's legacy. "Ladies and gentlemen, we lost one of the biggest and most globally recognized icons in the world," he said. "A man I grew up watching, was fortunate enough to share the ring with, and like so many of us, were honored to call a friend. The truth is, he captivated millions of people and inspired them around the globe. We would not be standing here right now, all of us together, if it was not for him." The 10-bell salute was followed by a video, which featured Alex Warren's hit "Ordinary" over a montage of clips and photos from Hulk Hogan's childhood and career. WWE Raw begins with a 10-bell salute for the legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. — WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2025 Hulk Hogan died on July 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Police Department said emergency crews responded to a 911 call at the property, and he was transferred to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. What People Are Saying Nick Hogan wrote on Instagram: "My dad was the most incredible person I've ever known and will always be my hero. He was the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for. I feel so blessed to have had the greatest dad in the world. He was not only the best dad but also my mentor and my best friend. He always has been my best friend and I love him and miss him more than I could ever explain. I thanked him for everything he has ever done for me and told him how much I loved him and hugged him every chance I got. I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories. They are the best moments in my life. "I would do anything to have him back but I know now that he will always be watching over me. I will always remember the lessons and advice he gave me and carry on in a way that I know would make him proud. Thank you for being the best dad in the world and thank you for being my best friend. I love you so much Big Dog and I will miss you forever." Hulk Hogan's wife, Sky Daily, wrote in a statement posted to Instagram: "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. "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. "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. "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." President Donald Trump paid tribute to Hulk Hogan, a vocal supporter of his, 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 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. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed! WWE wrote in a statement on X: "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." What Happens Next Monday Night Raw airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix.
