Farewell to the Icon: Hulk Hogan Honored at Funeral Service
LARGO, Florida – Dozens of people gathered Tuesday night for the funeral service of 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.
According to the Pinellas County medical examiner, Hogan died after suffering a heart attack on July 24 at his Clearwater residence.
The coroner’s report revealed that Hogan had suffered from leukemia and atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. His death was determined to be natural.
The service featured a strong security presence from the church and Largo police officers, including K-9 units. Anyone not on the guest list was turned away near signs indicating “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, perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s extensive history, was recognized for his flamboyant personality and his achievements in the ring. He was the main attraction of WrestleMania in 1985 and a constant figure for years, facing figures like Andre The Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock and even WWE co-founder Vince McMahon.
Hogan was also a celebrity outside the world of wrestling, 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.
Brooke Bollea Oleksy’s Post
His daughter Brooke Bollea Oleksy, better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, paid tribute to her father in a recent social media post.
“I am so grateful to have met the real version of him. Not just the one the world saw through a carefully selected lens,” she wrote on Instagram.
