Nick Hogan is honoring his father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, on what would have been his 72nd birthday. The 34-year-old shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Aug. 11, featuring a touching moment with the WWE legend.
Nick’s Heartwarming Birthday Message For His Dad
Sharing an adorable photo with Dad Hulk, Nick wrote: “Happy birthday dad! I love you and miss you more than anything,” Nick wrote. “I wish we could have celebrated together today but I know you’re with me always ❤️💛.”
Hulk: A Devoted Father & Reality TV Star
Beyond the wrestling ring, Hogan was a proud father to two children, Brooke and Nick, with his first wife, Linda Hogan.
The family gained pop culture fame with their VH1 reality series “Hogan Knows Best,” which offered fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at their lives during the mid-2000s.
Nick, who called his dad his “hero” and “best friend” in a tribute posted on July 26, reflected on the outpouring of support since Hogan’s passing.
“I’m sorry to everyone I have not responded to yet. This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult,” he wrote. “Hearing so many kind words and stories about my dad’s life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting.”
Hulk’s Grand Final Funeral In Florida
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Hulk Hogan’s family, friends, and fellow wrestling greats gathered in Florida to say their final goodbyes to the legendary WWE star, just weeks after his sudden death.
The intimate funeral was reportedly held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, not far from his home in Clearwater.
A hearse bearing Hogan’s coffin pulled up to the church, where eight pallbearers, each wearing yellow rose lapel pins in tribute to Hogan’s signature ring attire, carried him inside.
Notable attendees included WWE’s Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, musician Kid Rock, and comedian Theo Von.
Hulk’s Undisclosed Leukemia
A report from Page Six states the WWE icon died from an acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack. Documents from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center show he suffered a sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, causing fatal tissue damage. His death was ruled natural.
The report also noted Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation, an irregular and often rapid heart rate. It further revealed he was battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a form of blood cancer affecting white blood cells called lymphocytes.
The leukemia diagnosis had not been publicly disclosed before his passing.
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Nick Hogan Pays Beautiful Tribute to Late Dad Hulk Hogan on His 72nd Birthday