Farewell to the Wrestling Icon: Hulk Hogan’s Funeral
A crowd gathered on Tuesday evening for the funeral of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan, who passed away last month at the age of 71. The private ceremony took place in the same church where Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was baptized in 2023.
Hogan’s death was confirmed by the Pinellas County medical examiner, who indicated that he suffered 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 condition. The cause of his death was declared natural.
The security of the church and Largo police officers, including K-9 dogs, intensified surveillance during the funeral service. Access was restricted to those not on the guest list, with signs indicating “Private Event”.
Former President Donald Trump shared a photo on his Truth Social platform, in which he is seen arm wrestling with Hogan, commenting: “Today is the ‘Hulkster’s’ funeral, and I thought everyone would like to see this photo.”
Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all official buildings last Friday, a day that was declared “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida”.
Hogan, possibly the most emblematic figure in the extensive history of WWE, stood out both for his overflowing charisma and his achievements in the ring. He was the main attraction at the first WrestleMania in 1985 and a constant for years, facing legends like Andre The Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock and even the co-founder of WWE, Vince McMahon.
In addition to his success in wrestling, Hogan transcended into the world of entertainment, participating in numerous films and television shows, including “Hogan Knows Best”, a reality show that portrayed his life on VH1.
Hogan’s body will be cremated.
His daughter Brooke Bollea Oleksy, known artistically as Brooke Hogan, honored her father’s memory with a recent social media post.
Brooke Hogan’s Post
“I am very grateful to have known the true version of him. Not just the one the world saw through a carefully selected lens,” she wrote.
