Brooke Hogan's Heartbreak: Tears and Memories After Hulk's Passing
HULKAMANIAC'S TURBULENT TIDINGS: BROOKE HOGAN EXPOSES PAINFUL PAST WITH DAD IN HEARTBREAKING REVELATIONS
In a shocking turn of events, Brooke Hogan, the estranged daughter of Hulk Hogan (whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea), was spotted in public for the first time since her father's sudden passing due to a heart attack at 71. The TV personality, 37, couldn't help but get emotional while out with her husband Steven Oleksy and their adorable seven-month-old twins, Oliver and Molly, on Tuesday night in Orlando.
Sources close to Brooke claim that she was "overwhelmed and emotionally drained" following the tragic loss of her father. An insider revealed to The Scholarly Note (TSN) that Brooke's emotional breakdown wasn't just about saying goodbye to her dad, but also about the painful memories they had created together – or rather, didn't create.
In a recent interview with TMZ, Brooke opened up about her complicated past with Hulk and how their relationship came crashing down. She revealed that she went "no contact" with both her parents prior to her father's passing due to issues with some of his entourage members, which made her uncomfortable.
However, Brooke clarified that it wasn't just anyone – it was specifically people who had shown questionable behavior in the past, and not her dad's wife, Sky Daily (46). "The estrangement is a boundary," Brooke explained. "I didn't like certain people he was around. It wasn't Sky; it was those who I did not trust."
One of the most telling moments in Brooke's interview with TMZ came when she described how Hulk became increasingly distant and callous as he grew older. She recalled a harsh interaction between them, witnessed by a contractor working on their house, which left her feeling heartbroken.
The wrestling legend's treatment of his daughter was so hurtful that even the contractor reached out to Brooke after witnessing the exchange, offering words of comfort: "Are you OK, kid? That hurt me watching what I saw." Hulk's behavior had become so childish and dismissive that it made Brooke cry – a rare admission from someone who has been in the public eye.
When asked about her dad's remarriage to Sky, Brooke revealed that he had expressed reservations about marrying again. "If I broke up with her, it'd be bad," he reportedly told her, but refused to explain why. This lack of transparency only added to the hurt and confusion Brooke felt throughout their complicated relationship.
To honor her father's memory, Brooke took a poignant step by sharing an emotional post on social media: "Daddy, we honored you in the simplest way that agreed with my soul. We took our babies to the beach, and put them in the same salty waters you loved." The heart-wrenching tribute was made even more poignant when considering that her father wasn't present for their wedding or the birth of their twins.
Brooke's husband, Steven Oleksy, 39 – a former NHL star – shared his own thoughts on Hulk's passing. In an interview with People, he revealed that they had remained in contact with him, but there was no interest from his side when it came to reconnecting after the birth of their twins.
"I sent text messages once again to kind of gauge where he was at," Oleksy explained, "but there was no interest." The ice hockey player also shared that Brooke had been a dedicated caregiver to her father during his final years, flying down on her own dime to take care of him. This selfless act only highlights the love and devotion she has for her family – even in the face of adversity.
Hulk Hogan leaves behind a legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers in history, but it's clear that his personal life was marked by turmoil and heartache. As fans mourn the loss of this wrestling legend, they can't help but feel a sense of sadness for Brooke, who has been carrying the weight of their complicated relationship on her shoulders.
In the end, Brooke's emotional response to her father's passing is a poignant reminder that even in the most public of lives, there are always private battles being fought. The Hulkamaniacs may be mourning the loss of their beloved champion, but for Brooke and her family – it's time to begin healing and rebuilding after a lifetime of hurt and heartache.
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