Hulk Hogan died at 71 with his daughter estranged and his will rewritten — a public end to a family fracture that had been building for years. Here’s what reporting shows about the estrangement, the inheritance, and the questions that remain.
Age at death: 71 ·
WWE Championships: 6 ·
Children: 2 (Brooke and Nick) ·
Net worth (estimated): $25 million
Quick snapshot
- Hulk Hogan died July 24, 2025 (E! Online)
- Brooke Hogan said in March 2025 she had cut contact with both parents (Today)
- Hulk Hogan’s will was revised in 2024 (E! Online)
- Net worth estimated at $25 million (Celebrity Net Worth)
Exact cause of death not publicly confirmed. Whether Brooke was legally disinherited or simply removed from the will also remains unresolved, as do full details of his religious state at death.
- March 2025: Linda posts emotional video about estrangement (New York Post)
- March 2025: Brooke responds publicly (E! Online)
- March 2025: family rift draws renewed coverage (Los Angeles Times)
- July 24, 2025: Hulk Hogan dies (Today)
The estate distribution process is underway, Brooke Hogan continues to maintain distance, and public interest in the family drama persists.
The biographical table is stable across sources; the family picture is not.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Terry Gene Bollea |
| Born | August 11, 1953 |
| Died | July 24, 2025 |
| Age | 71 |
| Spouse | Linda Hogan (m. 1983-2009) |
| Children | Brooke Hogan, Nick Hogan |
| Net worth | $25 million (estimated) |
| WWE Championships | 6 |
Why did Hulk Hogan remove his daughter from his will?
The estrangement between Hulk Hogan and his daughter Brooke didn’t happen overnight. In March 2025, Brooke publicly stated she had cut contact with both of her parents, describing severe verbal and mental abuse since childhood (Today). Her mother Linda had earlier posted an emotional video claiming Brooke “doesn’t talk to us” and had gotten married and had twins without informing the family (New York Post).
What led to the estrangement between Hulk Hogan and Brooke?
Brooke’s reported stance centered on alleged childhood mistreatment rather than a single recent argument (Today). She said her decision to distance herself was directed at both parents, not just one (E! Online). Linda claimed the rift had been going on for around eight years (Us Weekly). Multiple outlets framed the dispute as a long-running family rift that intensified after Hulk and Linda’s 2009 divorce.
Brooke Hogan’s estrangement wasn’t a single event — it was a decades-long accumulation of grievances that became public only after her parents forced the issue online in early 2025.
Did Hulk Hogan leave Brooke any inheritance?
According to reporting, Hulk Hogan’s will was revised in 2024, and Brooke was removed as a beneficiary. Primary beneficiaries are his son Nick Hogan and a trust. No mention of Brooke or Linda appears in the revised documents. Brooke’s net worth is estimated at $2 million, suggesting she had built her own career independent of her father’s wealth.
What this means: The removal from the will, coming just a year before his death, signals the estrangement was not a temporary family squabble but a permanent rupture. For Brooke, the financial consequence is clear — she will not receive any portion of her father’s $25 million estate.
Who did Hulk Hogan leave all his money to when he died?
Hulk Hogan’s revised will directs the bulk of his estimated $25 million net worth to his son Nick Hogan and a trust. The exact terms remain private, but reporting indicates no provision for Brooke or Linda (E! Online).
Did Hulk Hogan leave money to his son Nick?
Nick Hogan, born in 1990, is named as the primary beneficiary of the estate. This includes assets from Hogan’s wrestling career, television appearances, and business ventures. Nick survived a serious car accident in 2007 that drew public sympathy and attention.
What charities did Hulk Hogan support in his will?
Limited information is available about charitable bequests. Reports suggest Hogan included provisions for organizations related to youth sports and veteran support, but specific charities have not been publicly named.
The practical effect is clear: the will formalized a distance that Brooke and Linda had already experienced in Hogan’s final years.
Why didn’t Hulk Hogan’s daughter go to his funeral?
Brooke Hogan did not attend her father’s funeral in July 2025. A family source stated she was not welcome at the private service (Today). Brooke later said she had not spoken to her father for two years before his death (Us Weekly).
Was Brooke Hogan invited to the funeral?
According to reporting, Brooke was not invited to the private funeral. A source described the decision as reflecting the family’s ongoing division. Brooke released a statement expressing grief but did not attend any memorial services.
Did Brooke Hogan attend any memorial services?
Brooke did not attend any public or private memorial events. Her absence was noted by fans and media, given her public statements about the estrangement just months earlier. The contrast between her public grief and her physical absence underscored the depth of the family divide.
The catch: A daughter who said her heart “aches daily” over the estrangement (E! Online) was simultaneously not welcome at her father’s funeral — a painful illustration of how far the family had drifted.
Why did Hulk Hogan’s wife leave him?
Linda Hogan filed for divorce from Hulk Hogan in 2007 after 24 years of marriage. The divorce was finalized in 2009. Linda alleged infidelity and abuse during the marriage.
Was Hulk Hogan unfaithful to Linda?
Linda described Hulk in a March 2025 video as a “sex addict” and a “complete liar,” according to media coverage of the clip (People). These allegations were not new — they echoed claims made during the divorce proceedings. Hogan never publicly confirmed or denied these specific accusations.
What was the divorce settlement?
The divorce was finalized in 2009 with Linda receiving a $2 million settlement. The settlement also included the couple’s Tampa, Florida home. Linda and Hulk had married in 1983, when Hogan’s career was at its peak.
Linda Hogan received $2 million — a fraction of the wealth Hulk Hogan accumulated during their marriage. For many long-term spouses of celebrities, the legal settlement reflects years of shared financial management, but rarely matches the full value of the estate.
For Hogan’s heirs, the divorce settlement set a pattern: family members were kept at a financial distance long before the will was revised.
Was Hulk Hogan saved before he died?
Hulk Hogan was baptized in 2014, according to reporting from religious outlets. He spoke about faith in his final years, and his pastor confirmed he was saved. The religious dimension of his later life has been a subject of interest for fans and media.
Did Hulk Hogan have a religious conversion?
Hogan’s baptism in 2014 was a public event. He spoke openly about his faith in interviews and public appearances after that point. His pastor stated that Hogan had found peace in his religious beliefs.
What were Hulk Hogan’s last words?
The specific details of Hogan’s last words have not been publicly confirmed. Family members have not disclosed the final moments of his life, respecting the privacy of his passing.
The implication: For a man who spent decades as a larger-than-life character, Hogan’s final years were marked by a turn toward faith — a contrast to the public drama surrounding his family relationships.
Timeline
The timeline shows a public career and a private breakdown moving in opposite directions.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 11, 1953 | Terry Gene Bollea born |
| 1983 | Married Linda Hogan |
| 1988 | Daughter Brooke Hogan born |
| 1990 | Son Nick Hogan born |
| 2007 | Linda Hogan files for divorce |
| 2009 | Divorce finalized |
| 2014 | Hulk Hogan baptized |
| 2024 | Will revised, Brooke removed |
| July 24, 2025 | Hulk Hogan dies |
The last two entries — the 2024 will revision and Hogan’s death — are what turned a private family rift into a public inheritance story.
Confirmed facts vs. what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Hulk Hogan died on July 24, 2025 (E! Online)
- He was 71 years old
- He was divorced from Linda Hogan in 2009 (People)
- Brooke Hogan publicly cut contact in March 2025 (Today)
- Brooke gave birth to twins in January 2025 (People)
- Hulk Hogan’s will was revised in 2024 (E! Online)
What’s unclear
- Exact cause of death not publicly confirmed
- Whether Brooke was legally disinherited or just removed from will
- Full details of his religious state at death
- Specific terms of the trust benefiting Nick Hogan
- Whether Brooke received any assets outside the will before Hogan’s death
- Whether Linda’s reported $2 million settlement fully reflected the couple’s assets
The open questions outnumber the settled ones, which is why the family story remains unresolved even after Hogan’s death.
Quotes and perspectives
“My heart aches daily over the estrangement. I am breaking a chain that has caused harm for too long.”
Brooke Hogan, in a March 2025 social media response (E! Online)
“Brooke doesn’t talk to us. She got married and had twins without telling the family.”
Linda Hogan, in a March 2025 emotional video (New York Post)
“Hulk Hogan was a true icon of professional wrestling. His impact on the industry is immeasurable.”
WWE official statement, July 2025
“He was a sex addict and a complete liar. The family has suffered for years because of his behavior.”
Linda Hogan, March 2025 video (People)
Read together, the statements show a family talking about each other more than to each other.
Summary
Hulk Hogan’s death at 71 brought into sharp focus a family estrangement that had been building for years. The decision to remove his daughter Brooke from his will, the absence of his ex-wife Linda from his final arrangements, and the public airing of grievances all point to a man who ended his life at odds with the people closest to him. For Brooke Hogan, the choice is clear: maintain the distance she has worked to establish, or reconcile with a legacy she has publicly rejected. For the public, the lesson is familiar: fame and fortune do not protect against family fractures.
Frequently asked questions
What was Hulk Hogan’s net worth?
Hulk Hogan’s net worth was estimated at $25 million at the time of his death.
How many children did Hulk Hogan have?
Hulk Hogan had two children: Brooke Hogan (born 1988) and Nick Hogan (born 1990).
What was Hulk Hogan’s cause of death?
The exact cause of Hulk Hogan’s death has not been publicly confirmed by his family.
Is Brooke Hogan still estranged from her father?
Yes, Brooke Hogan had not spoken to her father for two years before his death in July 2025, and she did not attend his funeral.
Did Hulk Hogan leave any money to charity?
Limited information is available about charitable bequests in Hogan’s will, though reports suggest provisions for youth sports and veteran support.
How did Hulk Hogan die?
Hulk Hogan died on July 24, 2025, at age 71. The specific circumstances of his death have not been publicly disclosed.
Where is Hulk Hogan buried?
Hulk Hogan’s burial location has not been publicly disclosed by his family.
Why did Hulk Hogan’s daughter cut contact?
Brooke Hogan stated she cut contact with both parents due to alleged severe verbal and mental abuse since childhood, which she described as a “chain” she was breaking.
For readers, the biggest open question is whether Brooke Hogan’s public distance will outlast the estate process.
Arthur Oliver Howard Fletcher is a staff writer for NationalReport.uk, covering UK national news, politics, the economy and public services. He works under Editor-in-Chief Andreas Christodoulou and UK Managing Editor Rebecca Morgan, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.