Overview

• Nick Hogan’s heartfelt Instagram tribute praised his father as “hero, mentor and best friend” while thanking supporters for their kindness.
• Sky Daily described his death as “sudden” and “impossible to process,” noting his recent health struggles and her belief they would overcome them.
• WWE peers, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, publicly honored Hogan’s role in popularizing professional wrestling and shaping the industry.
• Renewed media attention has focused on Hogan’s estrangement from daughter Brooke, who went no-contact in March citing emotional abuse.
• Hogan’s fatal cardiac arrest on July 24 followed major heart surgery in June and has prompted discussions about athlete wellness and his enduring legacy.