Farewell to ‘Hulkster’: Hulk Hogan’s Funeral Gathers Family and Friends
Largo, Florida – Dozens of people gathered this Tuesday evening for the funeral service of the legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan, who passed away last month at the age of 71.
The private ceremony was held in the same church where Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was baptized in 2023.
The death occurred after suffering a heart attack on July 24 at his residence in Clearwater, according to the Pinellas County medical examiner.
The coroner’s report revealed that Hogan had suffered from leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat. His death was classified as natural.
The church’s security and Largo police officers, including K-9 dogs, intensely patrolled the service. Anyone not on the guest list was turned away near signs indicating “Private Event”.
Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to fly at half-staff at all official buildings last Friday, a day he declared “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida”.
Hulk Hogan, known for his charisma and achievements in the ring, was possibly the biggest star in the extensive history of professional wrestling.
His daughter Brooke Bollea Oleksy, better known as Brooke Hogan, paid tribute to her father in a recent social media post.
“I am very grateful to have met the real version of him. Not just the one the world saw through a carefully curated lens”
Hogan’s body will be cremated.
