Tribute to a Titan: Inside Hulk Hogan's Final Farewell

WRESTLING LEGEND HULK HOGAN PASSES AWAY AT 71: A TRAGIC END TO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE CAREER

The world of wrestling is still reeling from the shocking news of Hulk Hogan's passing at the age of 71. The iconic wrestler, whose real name was Terry Bollea, left behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. And now, his life will be honored in a memorial service at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Tampa on Tuesday.

But as fans and friends gather to pay their respects, there's also a sense of sadness and drama surrounding Hogan's final days. Insiders have revealed that he had been battling leukemia for weeks before his death from a cardiac arrest on July 24th. And now, the details of his passing are emerging, painting a picture of a complex and troubled life.

According to sources close to the family, Hogan was taken ill at his home in Clearwater, Florida, where he lived with his wife Jennifer (not Linda, who is actually his ex-wife). But what's really got tongues wagging is that Brooke Hogan, Hulk's daughter from his first marriage to Linda, has been pretty tight-lipped about her relationship with her dad. In fact, she was estranged from him for years and even took herself out of his will.

But it seems that Brooke has finally spoken out in a heartfelt statement on social media last Tuesday, where she revealed the deep bond they shared despite their differences. "My dad's blood runs through my veins," she wrote. "His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments." She also took aim at critics who accused her of being a bad daughter for not attending WWE tributes to her father.

And it seems that Brooke wasn't the only one with issues. Hulk's son Nick, who was present at the recent WWE SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey, appeared visibly moved during a tribute to his father. Cameras caught him wiping away tears as photos of Hogan from throughout his career flashed on screen.

But what really got our attention is that Brooke was not invited to these tributes by WWE - she claims so anyway! "For those of you giving me crap for not attending my Dad's tributes, @wwe did not extend an invite," she shot back on Instagram last week. And now, with her dad gone, Brooke is facing criticism from fans who feel she should have attended the tribute.

Meanwhile, Linda Hogan, Hulk's ex-wife and mother of Brooke and Nick, has spoken out about how devastated she was by his passing. "I'm melting down," she said in an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com (formerly known as Page Six).

As for what happens next, sources close to the family have revealed that Hogan will be cremated at Pinellas County Forensic Center in Clearwater, although no date has been set yet.

The memorial service on Tuesday is expected to draw a crowd of wrestling fans and friends who want to pay their respects to a true legend. And as we remember Hulk's life and legacy, one thing is clear: his impact on the world of wrestling will never be forgotten.

A TIMELINE OF HULK'S FINAL DAYS

• July 24th: Hogan dies from cardiac arrest at 71
• Days before his death: Sources close to the family reveal that he had been battling leukemia for weeks
• WWE tributes are held in New Jersey, with Nick Hogan visibly moved during a tribute to his father
• Brooke Hogan releases a heartfelt statement on social media about her relationship with her dad and their estrangement

WRESTLING FANS REACT TO HULK'S PASSING

As news of Hulk's passing spreads like wildfire, fans are taking to social media to pay their respects. "RIP Hulk," wrote one fan on Twitter. "A true legend in every sense." Another added: "Hulk Hogan will always be remembered as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time."

But not everyone is mourning the loss of the wrestling icon. One critic wrote on Instagram: "Too bad Brooke didn't show up to any of the tributes... she's a total fake and it's disgusting how she's acting now."