08/07/2025
Brooke Hogan, daughter of the late wrestling star Hulk Hogan, chose not to attend her father's funeral. Hulk passed away from cardiac arrest at age 71, and his family and friends gathered to say goodbye at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida. Brooke explained on Instagram that she felt her father would have disliked the idea of a funeral. Instead, she celebrated his life privately by taking her twin children to the beach, a place her father loved. She shared heartfelt photos and memories, expressing her love and honoring his spirit.
Brooke was recently reported not to inherit anything from Hulk’s will. He had two children, Brooke and her brother Nick, with his ex-wife Linda, before marrying twice more. Brooke's husband, Steven Oleksy, also paid tribute to Hulk, highlighting the strong bond Brooke had with him despite their troubled relationship. He described Brooke's love for her father as deep and unwavering, emphasizing that it was not a matter of disapproval regarding Hogan’s personal life, but rather how he treated her.
The rift between Brooke and Hulk had worsened over the years, becoming public when Linda called Hulk a liar and suggested he had issues with addiction. Brooke had previously voiced her feelings of being abused during her childhood. Oleksy noted that Brooke's decision to distance herself from Hulk was due to how he treated her, not because of his relationship with his latest wife, Sky Daily. Oleksy indicated that Brooke endured a lot of pain and heartbreak from their relationship, especially after Hogan's actions during various scandals.
Brooke and Oleksy married in June 2022 without Hulk present, following years of strained communication. Hogan had expressed a disinterest in attending both weddings and funerals. Oleksy mentioned that misunderstandings occurred during phone calls between Hulk and Brooke, which contributed to their separation.
In her statement after Hulk's death, Brooke highlighted their unique bond, claiming it as sacred and deeply connected. Despite their disagreements, she felt a strong connection that endured until the end. Brooke revealed that she distanced herself to protect her heart, as their relationship had become emotionally taxing. She reinforced that there had not been any significant fights, just ongoing private discussions filled with misunderstandings.
Following her father's death, it was also reported that Brooke worried about potential conflicts over his estate, as she did not trust those in his close circle.