Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick, penned an emotional tribute to the wrestling icon, his “hero” and his “best friend” following Hogan’s dying Thursday.
“This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult,” Nick Hogan, whose actual final identify is Bollea, wrote in an Instagram publish that featured 20 photos of the pair spanning many years. “Hearing so many kind words and stories about my dad’s life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting. My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero.”
Hulk Hogan, whose actual identify was Terry Bollea, died at 71 years previous following what Clearwater, Fla. police described as a “serious medical issue,” with a 911 name being positioned Thursday morning for cardiac arrest.
Hogan reportedly handled well being points within the weeks main as much as his dying.
“I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories,” Nick Hogan wrote in his Instagram publish. “They’re the very best moments in my life. I’d do something to have him again however I do know now that he’ll at all times be watching over me. I’ll at all times bear in mind the teachings and recommendation he gave me and keep it up in a method that I do know would make him proud.
“Thank you for being the best dad in the world and thank you for being my best friend. I love you so much Big Dog and I will miss you forever.”
Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife, Linda, shared two youngsters — Nick and their daughter, Brooke — collectively, and the couple filed for divorce in 2007.
All 4 of them starred on the “Hogan Knows Best” VH1 actuality present from 2005-07.
Nick Hogan’s spouse, Tana Lee, posted an image of their wedding ceremony day in January on Instagram following Hulk Hogan’s dying, as tributes from across the wrestling neighborhood poured in for the polarizing particular person who formed the rise of the World Wrestling Federation.
