Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife Linda shared heartbreaking picture of ‘good old days’ with WWE superstar just days before his death

HULK Hogan’s estranged ex-wife shared a sweet throwback picture of them just days before the wrestling star died from cardiac arrest.

She gushed about the “good old days” in the now-heartwrenching post four days before the 71-year-old WWE legend’s death.

Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife Linda, seen in 2007, shared a now-heartwrenching throwback photo days before his reported deathGetty

She posted a picture of the couple attending the N.A.T.P.E. Convention in 1996 and gushed about the ‘good old days’Getty Images – Getty

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Paramedics responded to reports of a cardiac arrest at Hogan’s $11.5 million home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday morning.

He was treated by first responders at the scene and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hogan’s death comes just a month after the wrestling legend was reported to be on his deathbed and suffering from a series of health issues that left him unable to feel his legs.

Just days before Hogan’s death, his ex-wife Linda Hogan, who he was married to until 2009, shared a throwback picture of the couple at a convention in 1996.

In the picture, Linda stunned in a black dress as the couple embraced.

Hogan wore his iconic red and yellow Hulkster WCW costume, including his Hogan bandana over his bleach-blond hair, red pants, and yellow tank top.

“The good old days,” Linda wrote in the now-heartwrenching caption.

In the comments, fans gushed over the memories and said that they were praying for Hogan to recover from his health battle.

Hogan’s death came after years of health struggles exacerbated by his hard lifestyle of weight training and brawling in the WWE ring.

Just last month, he was hospitalized for neck and back pain, sparking rumors that he was on his deathbed.

But despite his struggles, representatives maintained that the star was healthy and merely recovering from procedures.

On Tuesday, Hogan’s close personal friend and former manager Jimmy Hart gave a health update on X, saying, “Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal!

“Last night at karaoke with Nick was absolutely fantastic, baby!”

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HULK AND LINDA

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was married three times throughout his life, and is survived by his current wife, yoga instructor Sky Daily.

Fans were most familiar with second wife Linda as they starred in the popular reality TV show Hogan Knows Best, which ran on VH1 from 2005 to 2007.

The two were married in 1983 in a wedding attended by longtime friends Andre the Giant and Vince McMahon.

Hulk Hogan career timeline

1977: Made his professional wrestling debut.

1979: Joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and gained recognition.

1982: Appeared as “Thunderlips” in the film Rocky III, significantly boosting his mainstream exposure.

1984: Defeated The Iron Sheik to win his first WWF Championship, ushering in the “Hulkamania” era.

1985: Main evented the first-ever WrestleMania, teaming with Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.

1987: Slammed Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III in one of wrestling’s most iconic moments.

1993: Departed WWF for World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

1996: Shocked the wrestling world by turning heel and forming the New World Order (nWo) with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash at Bash at the Beach, becoming “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan.

2001: Returned to WWE after WCW was acquired.

2002: Had a memorable match against The Rock at WrestleMania X8.

2005: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

2005-2007: Starred in the reality TV show “Hogan Knows Best.”

2012: Had his last official televised match for TNA Impact, though he made sporadic appearances in WWE afterward.

2020: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time as a member of the nWo.

They went on to have two children, Brooke and Nick, before Linda filed for divorce in 2007.

Linda had some bitter feelings toward her ex that she wasn’t afraid to share with the media.

In March, she posted a video online where she accused Hogan of being a “complete liar” and “sex addict.”

However, soon after this post, she admitted that despite their differences, Hogan was always a good father.

Hulk Hogan tributes

Tributes have poured in for Hulk Hogan following his death at 71 years old.

“When I nearly lost my dad 8 years ago, one of the few people who was there for all of it was Hulk Hogan. My heart breaks for Nick and Brooke. Rest in peace, brother.” – Charlotte Flair

“Saddened To Hear About The Passing of Hulk Hogan…I Guess God Needed An Incredible Angel. R.I.P. My Friend.” – Sergeant Slaughter

“He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside. Hulk Also Lent Me Money When Reid Was Sick. Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!” – Ric Flair

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.” – WWE

“R.I.P to a legend. HULK HOGAN.” – Donald Trump Jr.

“Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace.” – Vice President JD Vance

HEALTH BATTLE

Hogan suffered from chronic neck and back pain, and underwent surgeries to try and correct his issues, according to his wife Daily.

In February 2023, he was seen walking with a stick.

In a response to rumors that Hogan was in a coma last month, she said that “His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage. None of those rumors are true.”

On her Instagram Story, Daily said that her husband was recovering from a complex procedure.

“He’s been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and [Fusion], which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process,” she wrote.

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“If you look it up, you’ll see what the last six weeks have involved… not just for his spine, but also for his vocal cords, and the eating/breathing tubes that are clamped over during surgery.”

ACDF is used to treat pinched nerves in the neck by removing damaged discs and stabilizing the spine.

Daily said her husband of nearly two years had been “in and out of the hospital” throughout his recovery and begged fans to stop spreading rumors.

“He’s healing and we’re taking it one day at a time with love, strength, and patience,” she said.

Police statement on Hulk Hogan’s death

Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach. The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

A media briefing will be at 1:30 p.m. at Clearwater Police Department headquarters, 645 Pierce St. Some parking is available east of the building; additional parking is in the old fire station parking lot just west of police headquarters.

The briefing is being held at the police department in an attempt to protect the privacy of the family. Any media compelled to respond to the scene should park in the rear of the Carlouel Yacht Club, 1091 Eldorado Ave. The staging area is located at Eldorado and Bay Esplanade.