Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife Linda Breaks Silence On His Sudden Death

Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife Linda Breaks Silence on His Sudden Death: “We Were Family, No Matter What”

In a moment that stunned wrestling fans around the world, the sudden death of Hulk Hogan left a trail of grief, reflection—and now, for the first time—a raw and emotional message from his ex-wife, Linda Hogan.

Though their marriage ended years ago, Linda and Hulk’s complicated history is undeniable. And now, in the wake of his death, Linda has finally broken her silence.

🕊️ “It Still Doesn’t Feel Real”

Speaking through a heartfelt Instagram post late Tuesday night, Linda Hogan (née Claridge) shared a candid tribute to the man she was married to for over two decades—and the father of her children.

“I don’t even know what to say. We had our ups and downs, but he was still family. We built a life together. We raised Brooke and Nick together. This just doesn’t feel real.”

She included a photo from the early ‘90s, showing the two of them with their young kids—smiling, strong, and unaware of what the years ahead would bring.

💔 A Love Story Turned Tabloid Storm

Linda and Hulk’s marriage was once considered the power couple of wrestling culture. From red carpets to reality TV, they built an empire under the spotlight.

But their divorce in 2009 was messy, public, and deeply painful—fueled by accusations, lawsuits, and explosive headlines.

Even so, Linda never fully distanced herself from the man behind the legend.

“There are things we never made peace with,” a family friend shared. “But I know Linda always hoped they would talk again. Deep down, she still loved a part of him—the part before fame swallowed everything.”

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Mother’s Grief for Her Children

Perhaps the most emotional part of Linda’s statement was her focus on Brooke and Nick Hogan, the couple’s children.

“My heart breaks for our kids. They’ve lost their dad, their protector, their constant. We may not have been a perfect family, but we were still a family. And now a huge piece is gone.”

Insiders close to the Hogan family say that Linda and Brooke have been in constant contact since the news broke, leaning on each other in their shared grief.

🕯️ A Quiet Goodbye

Despite the stormy history between them, Linda Hogan reportedly wants to attend the private memorial service planned by close friends and family. It’s not about reconciliation—it’s about closure.

“She’s not doing this for the cameras,” a friend said. “She just wants to say goodbye.”

As fans, friends, and former colleagues remember Hulk Hogan for his larger-than-life presence, Linda’s quiet, emotional message reminds us all: beneath the fame was a man—flawed, fierce, and forever tied to the ones he loved most.

Rest in peace, Terry Bollea.
You were more than just the Hulkster—you were a father, a husband, a brother, and a complicated soul the world won’t soon forget.