Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife Linda Shares Heartbreaking Message Just Before Wrestling Legend’s Tragic Death

Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan (Photos via Instagram and Imagn Images)
Linda Hogan, the first wife of Hulk Hogan, shared a heartwarming throwback photo of the two together just days before his tragic death.

On Thursday morning, TMZ broke the devastating news that Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) died at the age of 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Medical personnel spent 30 minutes attempting to revive the WWE Hall of Famer before taking him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hogan’s death has led to an outpouring of tributes from high-profile celebrities, politicians and fellow WWE legends, including President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Vince McMahon, Ric Flair and Kevin Nash.

Linda Hogan (real name Linda Claridge) was married to Hogan from 1983 to 2009. They had two children together, a daughter named Brooke and a son named Nick.

Five days before Hulk’s tragic passing, Linda posted a throwback photo on Instagram of the two together with the caption, “The good old days !”

The Hogans starred in the VH1 show, Hogan Knows Best, which produced 43 episodes over four seasons. Linda filed for divorce in Nov. 2007, though it wasn’t finalized until 2009.

Linda was often publicly critical of Hulk Hogan in the years following their divorce. The WWE icon was married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021, and to yoga instructor Sky Daily from Sept. 2023 until his death.

Our thoughts are with the Hogan family and The Hulkster’s friends during this difficult time.

Hulk Hogan Had Multiple Health Issues In His Post-Wrestling Career

Hulk Hogan (Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images)

Last year, Hogan told Logan Paul that he underwent around 25 surgeries in a decade-long span. That included 10 back surgeries as well as procedures to replace both of his hips and knees.

Hogan had been vocal about wanting to come back for one last WWE match, but acknowledged that it was unrealistic because of his health.