Hulk Hogan's death marks the end of an era that defined larger-than-life personalities of the 1980s
Hogan was the first wrestler to host 'Saturday Night Live,' the only wrestler to flex his 24-inch pythons on the cover of Sports Illustrated and stood tall as the hated Thunderlips against Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa on the big screen.
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Hulk Hogan's daughter honors late WWE star in moving posts on their 'eternal bond'
Brooke Hogan is opening up about her late father, Hulk Hogan. The legendary WWE Hall of Famer, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, died last Thursday. He was 71. On Tuesday, his daughter took to Instagram and shared two posts about him. The first post she shared was a lengthy statement about her and her dad's relationship, in which she wrote about their "sacred bond." "My dad's blood runs through my veins," she began. "His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never been broken, not even in his final moments. We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes." She continued, "I am so grateful I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together." "When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him," she added. "I felt it before the news even reached us." The singer and actress also cleared up reports in the media that she said "has been convoluting the narrative" about their relationship. "We never had a 'big fight,'" she began. "My father and I never 'fought.' It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand. My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business." She continued, "I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself. He had nothing else to prove to the world or anyone." Brooke Hogan went on to say that leading up to her father's death, she and her husband moved to Florida to be closer to him. "He was getting older. I wanted to be there as much as possible," she said, adding that it came to a point in their relationship when Hulk Hogan didn't want her to be around for his surgeries. "Everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn't get through," she said. Ultimately, she said she had to "step away to protect my heart," but her husband, Steven Oleksy, continued to reach out to her dad. "I know in my heart I did everything I could," she said. "He knew I would run through a burning building for him. And in many ways, along the path of life, I did. He knows how deeply, how hard and how purely I loved him. I am at peace knowing this." She added that her "world is forever changed" and thanked his fans and friends for their love over the past few days. Separately, Brooke Hogan shared another post featuring a photo slideshow of photos with her dad over the years. In the caption of the video, which includes the song "Crystal" by Stevie Nicks, Brooke Hogan said that she is "PROUD to be your daughter" and thanked him "for choosing me in this lifetime, and for loving me so deeply." "Our bond is eternal," she added. "That truth brings me comfort and hope, even in your absence." She ended her message by writing, "I love you more than stars in the sky, 4LifeAfterLife."
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Hulk Hogan's Ex-Wife Linda Breaks Silence on His Death With Heartbreaking Post
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Bronzed ‘SI' Swim model flaunts toned abs in string bikini, sheer sarong
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