Brooke Hogan Explains Skipping Hulk’s Funeral for Private Beach Tribute
Brooke Hogan says she did not attend her father Hulk Hogan’s funeral because he hated funerals, and yes, I’m reading this at 2 AM with a cold cup of coffee. My name is Sage Matthews.
Another day, another reason to reconsider society. If you thought things couldn’t get worse, buckle up.
Brooke published a lengthy Instagram post late Tuesday night explaining that her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, had an aversion to the “morbidity of funerals.” In her own words, she wrote, “My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one.” She added that despite understanding different methods of mourning, as his daughter she felt compelled to honor him in a more personal and authentic way rather than gathering under a casket.
Instead of joining high-profile guests at his public memorial service in Florida—an event TMZ reported featured appearances by Triple H, Kid Rock, Ric Flair, Vince McMahon and Dennis Rodman—Brooke chose a private commemoration at the shore. She says the best way to feel close to her dad was to take her seven-month-old twins, Oliver Andrew and Molly Greene, to the beach he adored.
In the series of photos accompanying her heartfelt message, Brooke is pictured at sunset with her husband, Steven, and their twins splashing in the salty surf. She noted that the only thing missing was “Hulk in his pop-up lawn chair watching the waves.” Fans have already pointed out that Hulk’s signature grin seems alive in every picture of Brooke’s kids kicking up sand.
Brooke also hinted at a deeper legacy by suggesting her baby daughter Molly will inherit Hulk’s old nickname for her: “little fish.” As Brooke put it, “Every grain of sand and every wave reminded me of being your beach baby, and brought us closer to you. I pray you are at peace and know how dearly I love you. Rest in heaven, Daddy.” The emotional post came mere hours after live tributes in Florida, making her decision to withdraw from the crowd feel like another twist in a saga that already included a mention on the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show, where Brooke admitted lingering doubts about certain circumstances surrounding her father’s death.
In an age when every loss is instantaneously shared and dissected, Brooke Hogan opted for solitude with her family over flashbulbs and walking tours of grief. No velvet rope, no velvet casket lines, just sand, surf and silent reflection—exactly the kind of intimacy her father supposedly wanted in his final act.
Will this choice spark new controversy over the Hogan family’s private struggles or set a trend for low-key tributes? Stay tuned as the ripples from Brooke’s beachside goodbye continue to spread.
At this point, should we even pretend to be surprised?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Bubba the Love Sponge
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