Just five days before wrestling icon

‘s unexpected death at 71, his ex-wife Linda Hogan shared a deeply nostalgic tribute to their decades-long history together. Her post, seemingly simple at first glance, now carries a weight of eerie finality.

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“The good old days!” Linda wrote alongside a photo of the couple from their 26-year marriage. It’s a snapshot that now feels like a farewell— one she never knew she was giving.

Hulk Hogan’s ex, Linda Hogan, shared a message just days before his sudden demise

Linda Hogan, 65, was married to Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) from 1983 until their very public split in 2009. Together, they were once the picture of a superstar family, featured on the VH1 reality series Hogan Knows Best. But in recent years, Linda revealed that the once-united household had splintered badly.

“It’s been 15—however long—years since I left Hulk Hogan, and my family is the worst mess,” she shared in a raw Instagram video. She spoke of estrangement from her daughter, Brooke, who got married and had twins without informing her parents. “She doesn’t talk to us. She got married, had kids, didn’t tell us. I don’t know how that reflected onto me, but she cut me out too.”

The image Linda shared days before Hogan’s passing showed a moment frozen in time— him in his wrestling gear, her in a black evening dress, still smiling despite what would later unravel.

“I have to be honest about what I went through in my marriage,” she said. “He’s a complete liar. He’s a s*x addict. Yet he marches on, like, ‘Oh, I’m promoting my own beer, Real American Beer. Yeah, look at me.’”

Despite the emotional damage, Linda acknowledged Hulk Hogan’s role as a father. “He was a s—– husband sometimes,” she admitted in an interview with TMZ, “but always a good father.” She pointed to his unrelenting support for Brooke’s career, saying he spent “probably over $3 million on Brooke’s career, with no questions asked.”

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Still, she lamented the emotional toll of their years together. “I’ve given him more opportunities to come back and make up the family. It’s been 20 years and I’m still this sad. Somebody please explain that.”

Linda Hogan’s final words landed too late

Hulk Hogan died of suspected cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Though his legacy as the most recognizable face in professional wrestling is sealed in history, the complexities of his personal life remain unresolved.

Linda’s reflections, which were part grief and part closure, were never intended as a eulogy. But now, they serve as the final public words from someone who knew both the man in the ring and the one behind the scenes.

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In her final remarks, Linda said, “I do love living alone. I don’t ever want to be married again after him, trust me.” And while her tone was often tinged with pain, it was also layered with bittersweet reverence. The timing of her post resonated with a memory that often speaks before we know it’s goodbye.

FAQs

When did Hulk Hogan die?

He died on July 24 at age 71, reportedly due to cardiac arrest.

How long were Hulk and Linda Hogan married?

They were married for 26 years, from 1983 to 2009.

Was Linda Hogan still in touch with Hulk Hogan before his death?

Though estranged, Linda publicly reflected on their past days before his passing.