As wrestling followers mourn the demise of WWE star Hulk Hogan, one social media put up appears notably tragic in mild of the information. Hulk’s ex-wife, Linda Hogan, took a stroll down reminiscence lane on Instagram 4 days earlier than he handed away. “The nice outdated days!” Linda wrote underneath a photograph of herself and Hulk — whose actual identify was Terry Gene Bollea — embracing with a aspect hug. Linda donned a shocking black halter costume, whereas Hulk sported his iconic purple and yellow wrestling costume.

The 12-time World Champion was rushed to the hospital on the morning of July 24, 2025 after reportedly struggling a “cardiac arrest,” per TMZ. Whispers had been circulating the wrestling world that Hulk had been battling severe well being points for some time. The day Linda posted the throwback, an Instagram person commented: “I hope Hulk recovers.” A pair weeks earlier than then as rumors have been spreading, Hulk’s present spouse, Sky Every day, mentioned that the speculations concerning the pro-wrestler being in a coma have been unfaithful (by way of PennLive). Hulk died at 71. He leaves behind his grownup youngsters, Brooke and Nick, whom he shared with Linda.

Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan married in 1983, however they break up after 24 years of marriage in 2007. Earlier this 12 months, Linda mirrored on the ex-couple’s poisonous relationship. “It has been 15 — or longer — years since I left Hulk Hogan and my household is within the worst mess,” she wrote in a March Instagram Story (by way of E! Information). Linda claimed that Hulk was a “full liar” and a “intercourse addict,” even alluding to Hulk being answerable for their estrangement from their daughter, Brooke. “Brooke would not speak to us,” wrote Linda. “She’s had twins. She bought married, she did not inform us.”

Brooke acknowledged her estrangement from her mother and father on Instagram, asserting that she has completely different causes for not speaking to every of them. Based on a supply who spoke with TMZ, Brooke final spoke along with her father earlier than he tied the knot with Sky Every day in 2023. The insider revealed that in their dialog, Brooke instructed Hulk that she beloved him, for which she is now grateful.