Hulk Hogan’s Wife Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Late WWE Legend
In a deeply emotional moment for the wrestling world, Sky Daily Hogan, the wife of the late WWE icon Hulk Hogan, shared a touching tribute on Instagram following his sudden passing on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. The wrestling legend, born Terry Gene Bollea, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and was pronounced dead at Morton Plant Hospital despite efforts to revive him.
Sky Daily Hogan, who married the wrestling superstar in September 2023, expressed her profound grief, writing, “I wasn’t ready for this…and my heart is in pieces. He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time.” She described Hogan as a global legend but emphasized his personal significance to her, stating, “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.” She also highlighted his devotion to his fans, noting that despite his physical discomfort, Hogan continued to engage with supporters through autographs and photos, underscoring how much they meant to him.
Sky’s tribute also touched on Hogan’s faith, offering her solace: “He was a believer in Christ, and I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he’s been welcomed home.” This sentiment echoed Hogan’s own words from December 2023, when he and Sky were baptized together at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida. Hogan had called it “the greatest day of my life,” sharing on social media, “No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love.”
The wrestling community and beyond have been rocked by Hogan’s death, with tributes pouring in from WWE stars, fans, and public figures. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a personal reflection, recalling a childhood memory of catching Hogan’s “HULKSTER” headband at Madison Square Garden in 1984 and their iconic WrestleMania X8 match in 2002, where Hogan’s presence electrified the crowd. “You may have ‘passed the torch’ to me that night, but you, my friend… you ‘drew the house,’” Johnson wrote. Other wrestling legends like Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair, and Triple H also paid homage, with Triple H calling Hogan the “archetype” of a WWE Superstar.
Hogan’s legacy as a cultural icon is undeniable. From headlining the first WrestleMania in 1985 to his groundbreaking “Hollywood” Hogan persona in WCW’s New World Order, he transformed professional wrestling into a global phenomenon. His charisma extended to Hollywood with roles in Rocky III and the reality series Hogan Knows Best, cementing his status as a pop culture fixture. Despite controversies, including a 2015 scandal involving leaked audio and a legal battle with Gawker, Hogan remained a towering figure in the industry.
Sky Daily Hogan’s heartfelt words have resonated deeply, capturing the personal loss felt by those closest to Hogan while honoring his connection with fans worldwide. As the wrestling world mourns, WWE announced that several of Hogan’s contemporaries, including Ted DiBiase, Sgt. Slaughter, and Jimmy Hart, will appear on SmackDown to pay tribute to the man who defined an era. Hogan is survived by Sky, his children Brooke and Nick from his first marriage to Linda Hogan, and two grandchildren.