The retired wrestlerturnedactor and reality TV star died July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Linda Hogan remembers late exhusband Hulk Hogan on his birt

The retired wrestler-turned-actor and reality TV star died July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Linda Hogan remembers late ex-husband Hulk Hogan on his birthday: 'Miss you so much'

The retired wrestler-turned-actor and reality TV star died July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

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Published on August 11, 2025 04:15PM EDT

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Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan during VH1 Big in '05 at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, California. Credit:

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Linda Hogan is remembering her late ex-husband Hulk Hogan on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

On Monday, the former TV personality shared a photo of her and Hulk (real name Terry Bollea) to her Instagram page. "Me and Hulkster .. 1981 Happy Birthday Terry," Linda captured the throwback photo. "I love and miss you so much .."

The sentimental tribute comes two weeks after the retired wrestler-turned-actor and reality TV star died July 24 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

Hulk died of acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, * *confirmed. According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats. The manner of death was ruled natural.

Linda and Hulk were married in 1983 and share two adult children, daughter Brooke, 37, and son Nick, 35.

The family headlined the 2000s reality show *Hogan Knows Best *together before Linda and Hulk separated in 2007. They finalized their divorce in 2009.

Despite their breakup and estrangement in recent years, Linda was notably emotional when she broke her silence after the news of Hulk's death made headlines.

"I had no idea he would pass away this soon," Linda wrote in a comment on her Instagram post from July 28. "We all really thought he would make a come back! Big surprise. We are all devastated. It's hitting me so hard."

Hulk Hogan and ex-wife Linda Hogan.

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She wrote, "I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he cheated. But he was sooo famous. I sort of [understood] but it was crushing. It hurt. I b😢ever got over him or started a real relationship w anyone.. I missed HIM! I've been weeping all day. The finality. It's just shocking."**

Linda acknowledged that she and Hulk weren't on speaking terms before his death, adding that their son would "tell me things and vice versa."

"I still felt .. although broken .. we still were a family," she concluded. "It's so hard to know he's just gone. I tried to stay strong for Nick ... but I'm melting down now. It's very sad. I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. RIP."

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Linda was among the mourners gathered for Hulk's funeral service at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida on Aug. 5. Brooke, her daughter with Hulk, did not attend.

Instead, Brooke revealed on Instagram that she chose to honor her father's memory "the best and most genuine way I knew how...privately...the way that made me feel the closest to him."

"My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn't want one," she wrote alongside multiple photos of her along with her husband, Steven Oleksy, and their twins, Oliver and Molly — whom they welcomed in January — at the beach. "And although I know people grieve in many ways — and I'm so grateful for all celebrations and events organized to honor him — as his daughter, I had to make my own decision."**

Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan during Z100's Jingle Ball in 2006.

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The former *Hogan Knows Best* star added, "Daddy, we honored you in the simplest way that agreed with my soul. We took our babies to the beach, and put them in the same salty waters you loved." **

"Molly loved the water," she continued. "I think she'll be a 'little fish,' as you called me. We love you and honor the things that made you so special. Every grain of sand and every wave reminded me of being your beach baby, and brought us closer to you. I pray you are at peace and know how dearly I love you."**

She concluded, "Rest in heaven, Daddy ❤️."

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