Emotional farewell to the legendary Hulk Hogan
Largo, Florida – A crowd of people gathered Tuesday night for the funeral of iconic 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.
Hogan’s death occurred after suffering a heart attack on July 24 at his Clearwater residence, according to the Pinellas County medical examiner.
The coroner’s report revealed that Hogan had previously dealt with leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an alteration of the heart rhythm. His death was classified as natural.
The security of the church and Largo police officers, including K-9 dogs, reinforced security during the service. Anyone not on the guest list was denied access, with clear indications of “Private Event”.
Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all official buildings last Friday, a day he declared “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida.”
Hogan, possibly the biggest star in the extensive history of wrestling, was recognized both for his outsized personality and his achievements in the ring. He was the main attraction of the first WrestleMania in 1985 and a constant figure for years, facing legends like André the Giant and Randy Savage, up to The Rock and even WWE co-founder Vince McMahon.
Hogan was also a celebrity outside the wrestling world, participating in numerous films and television shows, including “Hogan Knows Best”, a reality show about his life on VH1.
Hogan’s body will be cremated.
His daughter Brooke Bollea Oleksy, better known as Brooke Hogan, honored her father’s memory in a recent social media post.
Title of the publication: “I am very grateful to have met the real version of him. Not just the one the world saw through a carefully selected lens.”
