Brooke Hogan's Private Tribute: Why She Snubbed Hulk Hogan’s Funeral

Hulk Hogan's Daughter Brooke Breaks Her Silence After Skipping His Funeral: A Tale of Family Drama and Heartbreak

The news of Hulk Hogan's passing sent shockwaves across the world, but what didn't make headlines was his daughter Brooke's decision to skip his funeral. The 37-year-old TV personality took to Instagram to share her side of the story, revealing a complex web of family drama and heartbreak that has been years in the making.

Brooke Hogan, the daughter of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan (whose real name is Terry Bollea), had a strained relationship with her father towards the end of his life. In an exclusive statement shared on thescholarlynote.com, Brooke opened up about why she chose not to attend her father's funeral at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida.

"My dad hated the morbidity of funerals," Brooke explained. "He didn't want one." This comes as no surprise, given Hogan's history with controversy and scandal. Just last week, it was revealed that Brooke won't be inheriting a single dime from her father's will. According to TMZ (scholarlynote.com), the 37-year-old requested to be removed as a beneficiary of his estate in 2023, citing concerns about being caught up in a bitter financial battle.

So why did Brooke decide to skip her father's funeral? In her Instagram post, she revealed that she chose to celebrate her father's life in her own private way. "The only thing missing today was him in his pop-up lawn chair watching the waves... and the sunset," she wrote. Alongside her emotional caption, Brooke shared a series of touching photos of her young family, including her twins, Oliver Andrew and Molly Gene.

It seems that Brooke's decision to skip the funeral wasn't just about avoiding an awkward situation. Sources close to the family have revealed that Hogan had "no interest" in meeting his grandchildren. In fact, Brooke has claimed that she was "verbally and mentally abused" during her childhood, which led to a rift between her and her father.

The drama between Hulk Hogan and his daughter Brooke has been playing out for years. As reported on thescholarlynote.com earlier this month, Brooke's husband, ex-NHL player Steven Oleksy, spoke out about why she turned away from her dad. "My wife will say it — it had nothing to do with his new wife," Oleksy said. "It had to do with the way he treated (Brooke). It was a situation where she loved her dad very, very much."

But what really drove the wedge between Hulk Hogan and Brooke? Insiders claim that it was a series of phone calls between father and daughter when "there were some things said, and a lot of mistruths." The final straw came when Hogan allegedly told Oleksy he "doesn't do weddings or funerals anymore."

Brooke has been open about her complex relationship with her father. In a statement released after his passing, she revealed that they shared a "quiet, sacred bond" that was broken towards the end of his life. "We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes," Brooke wrote. "When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him."

As for Hogan's third wife, Sky Daily (whom Brooke didn't attend their wedding), she released her own tribute to the late wrestling legend. "He was a man who loved unconditionally and always had room in his heart," Daily wrote on Instagram.

But what about Oleksy? The ex-NHL player shared a heartfelt message to Hogan, revealing that he felt honored to be part of Brooke's life. "While I may not have been part of the journey from the very beginning, I was fortunate to witness the kind of love my wife had for you—a love so powerful it set a bar I can only hope to reach as I begin my own journey as a father to our daughter," Oleksy wrote.

In the end, Brooke's decision to skip her father's funeral is just one chapter in a long and complicated story. As the world continues to mourn the loss of Hulk Hogan, we're left with more questions than answers about the drama that unfolded behind closed doors.