Why Brooke Hogan skipped father Hulk Hogan’s funeral? What we know as Kid Rock, Linda Hogan and more attend Largo service

Brooke Hogan reportedly did not attend her estranged father Hulk Hogan's funeral.

Us Weekly reported that Brooke, who had been estranged from the wrestling legend for years before he died, took to Instagram on Tuesday, August 5, to explain her side.

“My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one,” the 37-year-old wrote. “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 to honor him the best and most genuine way I knew how…privately…the way that made me feel the closest to him. The only thing missing today was him in is pop up lawn chair watching the waves… and the sunset 💔.”

She also shared a string of photos of her husband, Steven Oleksy, and twins Oliver Andrew and Molly Geene, 7 months old:

“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. 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. Rest in heaven, Daddy❤️.”

Per the outlet, her clarification came hours after news broke out that Hulk Hogan's former wife, Brooke's mother Linda Hogan, was at his funeral in Largo, Florida, on Tuesday. Sky Daily, who was married yo Hogan until his death, Kid Rock, and Vince McMahon were also reportedly present.

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, and Linda, 65, were married from 1983 to 2009. During that time, they welcomed daughter Brooke and a son, Nick, who is now 35. Hulk was also married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021.

Everything we know about Hulk Hogan's funeral

The Sun has reported that Hulk Hogan's funeral service was held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida, where he was also baptised in 2023. He died on July 24 at the age of 71, having succumbed to a heart attack. However, his medical history also indicated that he had Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Stars like Triple H and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, were also in attendance alongside comedian Theo Von, among others. Linda Hogan was also the only one from his family to be seen going in and out of the service, the outlet has reported.

Photos from the event show pallbearers sporting Hulk Hogan's signature colors of yellow. His casket was also reportedly enveloped with red and yellow flowers, i.e., the colors of his WWE wrestling costume.

The service was heavily flanked by church security and local police officers, and K-9 dogs. The funeral procession was helmed by law enforcement vehicles as well. The Tampa Bay Times has reported that the wrestling legend's remains will be cremated.

“Even in heaven, he sold out again,” Flair said of the memorial on X. "The most beautiful funeral I’ve ever attended! Everyone was there. From @KidRock, To @TripleH, To @VinceMcMahon, To @dennisrodman. The Whole World Showed Up To Pay Respect To The Greatest Of Them All! Rest In Peace Hulkster!”

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Hulk Hogan leaves behind his wife Sky, Nick, Brooke, and her twins.

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