Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 After Estranged Daughter's Final Conversation

Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestling icon, passed away at age 71, leaving behind a deeply fractured relationship with his daughter Brooke Hogan. Despite years of estrangement, their final conversation in September 2023, shortly before Hulk's marriage to Sky Daily, was meaningful for Brooke as she expressed her love and concern for his health, though Hulk did not respond warmly and the two did not speak again. Brooke's husband, NHL player Steven Oleksy, made multiple attempts to mend the family rift, especially during Brooke's near-fatal childbirth, but Hulk was reportedly cold and unwilling to engage with Brooke's children. Brooke has expressed peace in having told her father she loved him in their last exchange, even as she acknowledged the estrangement and emotional toll of their strained relationship. Hogan's physical decline, including major neck surgery and the toll of his wrestling career, compounded his personal struggles, with sources describing him as heartbroken over the family feud yet hopeful for reconciliation until his death. The wrestling world and Hogan's family are still processing the shock of his sudden passing, with many tributes honoring his legacy.