Hulk Hogan’s Private Florida Funeral Sparks Family Questions
Jordan Collins here, and you probably should already know the basics before I break it down for you. Hulk Hogan was laid to rest in Clearwater, Florida, on August 5 following his sudden death from a heart attack at age 71 on July 24. The private ceremony at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home featured men in black suits and orange boutonnières carrying the wrestling icon’s casket, photos of which were obtained by People Magazine.
According to TMZ, high–profile guests including Kid Rock, WWE star Triple H, and comedian Theo Von flew into Clearwater ahead of the memorial. Former WWE co–CEO Stephanie McMahon was also spotted in attendance. It remains unclear whether close family members—widow Sky Daily, ex–wife Linda Hogan, or his son Nick Hogan—were present, as none have publicly confirmed their participation.
Medical reports revealed by E! News show Hogan had a known history of atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a slow–progressing form of cancer that often goes untreated for months or years. His wife Sky, who married Terry Gene Bollea in 2023, shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute days after his passing: “I wasn’t ready for this… and my heart is in pieces,” she wrote. “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”
Ex–wife Linda Hogan, who was married to Hogan for 26 years until their 2009 divorce, commented under Sky’s post, admitting shock at the speed of his decline: “I had no idea he would pass away this soon. We all really thought he would make a comeback!” Linda added that she has been “weeping all day” and emphasized the depth of their long history since their early twenties.
His daughter Brooke Hogan has been more vocal about her concerns. In an August 5 interview with Bubba the Love Sponge, she questioned why no autopsy was performed and how the leukemia diagnosis was reportedly missed through multiple surgeries and routine blood panels. Brooke claimed medical professionals once told her Hogan’s blood looked like that of a healthy twenty–five–year–old, casting doubt on the late–stage cancer reports. She also noted she and her father were estranged before his death due to private issues no one outside the family will ever understand.
Nick Hogan was seen honoring his father at WWE’s SummerSlam 2025 tribute, indicating at least one family member joined the public farewell. Meanwhile, the wrestling community continues to mourn the man known for his outsized charisma and physical prowess. As speculation swirls about unanswered medical questions and family dynamics, fans and insiders alike are left wondering what really happened in those final days.
While the world remembers Hulk Hogan as a larger–than–life performer, the personal grief and uncertainty among his loved ones reveal a more complicated legacy. Stay tuned as further details may emerge, and perhaps some of those lingering questions will finally receive answers.
Well, now I’ve laid out everything you need to know. You can thank me later.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, E! News
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