Hulk Hogan’s Ex Linda Hogan Shared Peek Into Their “Good Old Days” Days Before His Death

Imagine a love story that spanned 26 years—now, all that remains are memories. Just four days before the world lost wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, his ex-wife Linda Hogan posted a nostalgic throwback on Instagram, a simple caption beneath a photo of happier times: “The good old days.” For fans, it was a bittersweet glimpse into a partnership that once seemed unbreakable.

Linda’s tribute wasn’t just for the public. It was a message to the man she once called her partner, the father of their children, Brooke and Nick. Their 2009 split was headline news, but the wounds in the Hogan family ran much deeper than the tabloids ever revealed.

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On July 24, 2025, the story took a tragic turn. Hulk Hogan—born Terry Bollea—was found lifeless at his Clearwater, Florida home, the victim of sudden cardiac arrest at 71. The news, confirmed by his representative and a chilling 911 call, sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. This wasn’t just the end of a celebrity era; it was a family saga marked by heartbreak.

Linda’s Instagram post, dated July 20th, came amid a painful rift. She and Brooke hadn’t spoken in months. Brooke, now a mother of twins and newly married, had kept her milestones secret from her family. In a raw Instagram story back in March, Linda confessed, “It’s been over 15 years since I left Hulk, and my family is in the worst mess. Brooke doesn’t talk to us. She had twins, got married, and didn’t tell us. There was a huge fight with Terry.”

The Hogan family’s fractures only deepened. In 2023, Hulk married Sky Daily, with Nick present but Brooke notably absent. Brooke herself hinted at her own journey: “For my happiness, I’ve chosen distance from my family.”

Now, as the world mourns a legend—five WWF and six WWE championships, a star turn in Rocky 3, and the unforgettable reality show Hogan Knows Best—fans are left with more questions than answers. Was Linda’s tribute a desperate olive branch? Could this fractured family ever find healing, or would their losses remain unspoken?

As of July 25th, 2025, the wrestling community and Hogan’s loved ones are left to grapple with his sudden exit. Even legends, it seems, leave behind unfinished stories. And somewhere in the echoes of the “good old days,” a family’s love—however strained—still endures.