Hulk Hogan's daughter reveals the private motive behind her absence at her father's funeral service
Brooke Hogan Oleksy, the daughter of the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, paid a heartfelt tribute to her father after his passing last month. In a deeply personal Instagram post shared on Tuesday, she honoured her father in a unique and private way that reflected their complex relationship and her profound love for him.
The post, which included a series of photos of Brooke, her husband Steven Oleksy, and their infant twins at the beach, was a way for Brooke to feel closest to her father. The images showed Brooke sitting on her father's pop-up lawn chair, a sentimental nod to their shared memories.
In the caption, Brooke emphasised that her decision to honour her father was made in the "simplest way that agreed with her soul". She explained that her father had disliked the morbidity of funerals, and this tribute was a way to celebrate his life and their bond.
Brooke's statement made it clear that her decision to honour her father privately was not related to his death. Instead, it was based on how her parents had dealt with her directly throughout her life. The post did not include any mention of her mother Linda, but in response to her mother's claims, Brooke shared a statement on social media.
This tribute highlighted Brooke's private, sacred connection with her father rather than a public or traditional ceremony. This approach was a departure from the WWE's official tributes to Hulk Hogan, which Brooke was reportedly excluded from.
Brooke and Steven privately married in 2022, and the couple welcomed fraternal twins, Oliver and Molly, in January 2025. The beach day was a way for Brooke to feel closest to her father, even as she carries on his legacy through her children.
The bond between Brooke and her father, despite the estrangement over the years, remained unbroken, according to Brooke's statement. She emphasised that their bond "has never broken, not even in his final moments." This tribute was a testament to the enduring love and loyalty that Brooke had for her father, a love that transcended their difficult history.
- Brooke Hogan Oleksy chose to honor her father's memory in a unique, personal manner, reflecting their complex relationship and profound love, by sharing a series of intimate family photos at the beach on Instagram.
- The way Brooke paid tribute to her father, privately and away from the public eye, contradicted the more traditional approach taken by the WWE in their official tributes to Hulk Hogan.
- Despite the years of estrangement and the controversies that marked their relationship, Brooke's tribute showcased that her bond with her father remained unbroken, as she found a way to feel close to him even as she moved forward in her own life, especially through her children, Oliver and Molly.
