Long Farewell to Hulk Hogan in Emotional Ceremony
An emotional funeral ceremony bid farewell to the legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan, who passed away last month at the age of 71.
The private service took place in the same church where Terry Bollea, Hogan’s real name, was baptized in 2023.
Hogan’s death, according to the Pinellas County medical examiner, was the result of a heart attack on July 24 at his Clearwater residence.
The coroner’s report revealed that Hogan suffered from leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. His death was classified as natural.
The security of the church and Largo police officers, including K-9 dogs, guarded the event. Access was denied to anyone not on the guest list, visible through signs indicating “Private Event”.
Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all official buildings last Friday, declaring that day “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida.”
Hulk Hogan was perhaps the biggest star in the extensive history of WWE, recognized both for his flamboyant 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 the co-founder of WWE, Vince McMahon.
Outside the world of wrestling, Hogan was also a celebrity, participating in numerous films and television shows, including “Hogan Knows Best”, a reality show about his life on VH1.
Hogan’s remains will be cremated.
His daughter Brooke Bollea Oleksy, known artistically as Brooke Hogan, honored her father’s memory in a recent social media post.
