Brooke Hogan Shares Tribute to Late Father Hulk Hogan

Nine months after the sudden death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, his daughter Brooke Hogan has shared a poignant social media tribute reflecting on their estranged yet loving bond. Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, died at age 71 from a heart attack on July 24, 2025, at his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Emergency responders arrived within minutes of a cardiac arrest call, but he was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes later, according to police reports. The medical examiner ruled the cause natural, citing prior conditions including leukemia and atrial fibrillation.

Brooke, 37, posted a black-and-white illustration on Instagram showing her father cradling her as a child, captioning it, "If my love could have saved you, you would have lived forever." The message came amid ongoing family reflections as the one-year anniversary approaches. Brooke and Hogan had not spoken for several years before his passing, a rift she attributed to disagreements over his inner circle and mindset. In a recent episode of HGTV's "Rock the Block," where she competed as a celebrity designer, Brooke teared up while recalling the show opportunity. "I got called to do 'Rock...