She confirmed that his passing was ‘sudden and impossible to process’

Following the death of Hulk Hogan, 71, this week, his wife Sky Daily, 45, has now shared her heartbreak in a statement on social media.

News of the WWE star’s death broke yesterday (July 24), after first responders responded to a call from his Clearwater, Florida home. His death comes after reports of ill health and hospitalisation over the past couple of months.

Police said no foul play is suspected, but an investigation has been launched following the death of the wrestling legend.

Now Sky has shared a statement.

The death of Hulk Hogan has sent fresh shockwaves through the showbiz world (Credit: Cover Images)

Hulk Hogan dead aged 71

Emergency services were called to the star’s Florida home on Thursday morning. First responders were despatched after receiving a call about a “cardiac arrest,” according to TMZ.

e was reportedly wheeled out of his home on a stretcher and into an ambulance, TMZ reported. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Clearwater Police Major Nate Burnside gave a brief press conference yesterday and revealed an investigation into his death is underway. “Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was experiencing a serious medical-related issue. Personnel provided medical treatment at that time and transported Mr. Bollea to Morton Plant Hospital, where he died at 11.17 am.

“The Clear Police Department is conducting a death investigation which is standard in these types of cases. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service at this time.”

Sky speaks out on death of husband Hulk Hogan

His shock death comes just weeks after his third wife Sky – who he married in 2023 – denied rumours he was on his deathbed in a coma. She claimed his heart was “strong” after he underwent a routine neck surgery.

His representative also said in a statement last month: “He’s had problems with his back for years but there’s no emergency.”

Now, following his death, she has posted a statement to social media, alongside a picture of the star.

It was captioned: “I wasn’t ready for this… and my heart is in pieces.”

She added: “He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time. This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”

The statement continued: “Hulk loved his fans so much and despite his growing physical discomfort, he did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him.”

She also shared: “He was a believer in Christ, and I take comfort knowing his soul is at peace and he’s been welcomed home. Please keep his family and all of us who loved him in your prayers as we try to navigate this new reality.”

Reports claim he suffered a cardiac arrest (Credit: Cover Images)

Family statement

Following the sad news, Hulk Hogan’s family also issued a statement via his Instagram account.

“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend. Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones,” they shared.

“At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends. May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.”

Tributes pour in

Twitter was awash with tributes within minutes of the news breaking.

One said: “Hulk Hogan was a genuine, uniquely American creation. Fearlessly original. Flawed but unbowed. He had the courage to stand on his own principles, and he never stopped fighting for his country. An American icon. He will be missed.”

Impossible to describe what Hulk Hogan meant to kids like me as we grew up in the 1980s.

Another added: “REST IN PEACE, Hulk Hogan!”

“Rest easy brother,” said a third. “Impossible to describe what Hulk Hogan meant to kids like me as we grew up in the 1980s. He was every bit as big of an icon as Michael Jackson, Madonna, or any other pop culture figure at the time. Larger than life. RIP Brother,” said another.

Career highs

Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hulk Hogan found fame in 1983, where he headlined eight of the first nine editions of the WWF’s flagship annual event WrestleMania.

He transformed professional wrestling into a family entertainment sport. His theatrics in the ring were magnetic for children and their parents, and it supercharged the sport. Hogan became a fan-favourite, famed for ripping off his iconic yellow T-shirt after he entered the ring.

He even fought Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.

Marriage lows

The star was married three times.

On December 18, 1983, Hogan married Linda Claridge. They have a daughter Brooke (born May 5, 1988) and a son Nick (born July 27, 1990). They split in 2009, amid allegations he cheated.

He wed Jennifer McDaniel in 2010. They divorced 12 years later. Hogan then married third wife – Sky Daily – in September 2023.

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