Brooke Hogan Makes Troubling Claims About Hulk Hogan’s Final Days
Brooke Hogan Makes Troubling Claims About Hulk Hogan's Final Days
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon, and his daughter, Brooke Hogan, maintained virtually no meaningful contact for nearly a decade.
Their relationship deteriorated to the point where basic family communication ceased entirely.
Limited Communication Attempts
Brooke received only one significant phone call from her father during their extended separation. This conversation occurred before his 2023 marriage to Sky Daily and consisted of what she described as cryptic apologies.
“There was a phone call before he married Sky that was a cryptic phone call saying sorry for whatever he had done,” Brooke said.
The call included:
- Brief acknowledgment of unspecified wrongdoing
- Vague expressions of regret
- No detailed discussion of specific issues
Misunderstood Reconciliation Efforts
Media reports suggested Hulk made genuine attempts to rebuild their relationship through visits and gestures. Brooke disputed these claims entirely, stating such reports were completely inaccurate.
When her father traveled to her area, family members clarified this was simply private travel rather than reconciliation visits. Her husband attempted to facilitate contact through her brother Nick, but learned the trips served other purposes.
“My husband called Nick to try to make it work but Nick said they were just flying in and out private,” she explained.
Absence of Traditional Family Exchanges
Claims surfaced that Brooke had rejected birthday gifts from her father during their estrangement. She contradicted these allegations, explaining that no gifts were ever sent or received during this period.
The complete breakdown in their relationship meant typical parent-child interactions like holiday acknowledgments, birthday celebrations, and regular check-ins disappeared entirely. Their separation represented a total cessation of the father-daughter bond they once shared during her childhood and early career.
The funeral controversy
Brooke Hogan’s decision to skip her father’s funeral sparked significant public discussion and media attention. The wrestling legend’s daughter chose instead to spend the day at the beach with her twin children, a choice that required extensive explanation on social media platforms.
Conflicting funeral arrangements became a central point of contention for Brooke. She claimed her father had explicitly expressed wishes against traditional funeral services and wanted his remains handled differently. According to her statements, Hogan preferred cremation followed by ocean burial near his residence.
The delay in cremation particularly troubled Brooke. She alleged that his body was transported to multiple events over a two-week period before final cremation, which she believed would have angered her father. This handling of remains contradicted what she understood to be his final wishes.
“Had he known his body would be carted around for two weeks before cremation to different events he would be livid,” Brooke said. “All he wanted was to be cremated and put in the ocean behind his house.
“I have screenshots that back everything and I caution his team on trying to bury and silence me because I know too much,” she added. “I am trying to be classy and as peaceful as possible speaking my truth. They do not want to poke the bear. I have nothing to gain by lying.”
Her Instagram post detailed the emotional reasoning behind this choice:
- Privacy concerns: She wanted to grieve away from public spectacle
- Personal connection: The beach setting felt more meaningful to their relationship
- Family tradition: Continuing Hogan’s love for coastal environments with the next generation
Documentation claims added another layer to the controversy. Brooke stated she possessed screenshots and other evidence supporting her version of her father’s funeral preferences. She warned against attempts to silence her testimony about these matters.
The strained relationship between father and daughter had lasted approximately two years before Hogan’s fatal heart attack. This estrangement contributed to the complexity surrounding funeral attendance decisions and family dynamics during the grieving process.
Public reaction varied widely, with some supporting Brooke’s right to grieve privately while others questioned her absence from official ceremonies. The wrestling community and entertainment figures had gathered for traditional services, making her absence particularly noticeable.
The controversy highlighted broader questions about family autonomy in funeral planning and the tension between public expectations and private grief. Brooke maintained that her beach tribute better reflected her father’s personality and values than formal funeral proceedings.
Her statements suggested ongoing friction with Hogan’s management team or representatives regarding funeral arrangements and public messaging about his final wishes.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
