The entertainment industry suffered a huge loss last summer when WWE star Hulk Hogan passed away unexpectedly. He was 71, but had kept his health issues private. His fanbase went far beyond wrestling. He starred in several movies during his heyday and weathered numerous scandals. His family was hit by another heartbreaking loss less than a year after his death. Keep reading to find out what happened.
Hulk Hogan Opened Up About Heartbreaking Divorce In Docuseries
Rumors of steroid use in professional wrestling have circulated for years. WWF (now WWE) owner Vince McMahon stood trial in 1994 after the federal government accused him of distributing steroids to the wrestlers. In a shocking moment, Hulk Hogan took the stand and admitted that he had been using steroids for over a decade. However, he denied that his boss provided them. Vince McMahon was ultimately acquitted, but it changed the public’s perception of Hulk Hogan.
His image took another hit in 2007 when his first wife, Linda Hogan, filed for divorce after over two decades of marriage. In a Netflix docuseries filmed shortly before his death, the WWE legend detailed how difficult the split was on him.
Hulk Hogan revealed that he began heavily drinking and doing drugs after the divorce. At his lowest, he contemplated suicide. His divorce also affected his relationship with the two children they shared, Nick and Brooke.
Brooke Hogan signed away any money from her dad’s will following his death. She recently addressed rumors of an affair with an HGTV co-star.
Hulk Hogan was heartbroken after his first divorce, but went on to remarry twice. One of his wives revealed another heartbreaking loss.
Iconic Wrestler’s Family Suffers Another Huge Loss
Hulk Hogan’s death was difficult for his fans and loved ones. His first wife said on the Netflix documentary that she still had love for her ex-husband. His third wife, Sky Daily, shared her grief online at the time, revealing that the death was unexpected.
The WWE star was married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021. His third marriage came just a few years before his death. He tied the knot with Sky Daily in 2023. Despite their brief marriage, she mourned the loss hard. Sadly, she just suffered another devastating loss.
Hulk Hogan’s widow took to Instagram this week to share heartbreaking news. “My father Kirk passed away last night after a hard battle with colon cancer that became increasingly difficult this last year,” she wrote. Sky Daily thanked his wife, Robin, for taking such good care of her dad in his final days.
The caption continued, “Losing my husband and my father in the same year has honestly gutted me. I’m comforted somewhat knowing my sisters and I got to be there with him, love him through it all, and make sure he never felt alone at the end.”
Sky Daily received a lot of support during the difficult time. It’s a sad loss to experience, especially so close to the first anniversary of her husband’s death. Our thoughts go out to Sky Daily and her family.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger