Brooke Hogan, daughter of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, has publicly offered to pay for an autopsy amid uncertainty surrounding her father’s death, as the family postpones cremation pending medical clarification.
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died of a heart attack on 24 July at the age of 71. However, questions have emerged over his medical care in the days leading to his death.
In an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, Brooke Hogan said, “With all of the speculation and uncertainty of my dad’s death, I want to personally offer to pay for an autopsy if that’s what it takes to get it done. My dad’s dignity and legacy deserve it.”
Her statement follows remarks by Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, who said the family had delayed cremation due to “questions about his medical care.” She added that Hogan had wished to be cremated and that the family would honour this once they found “peace of mind.”
Despite an official summary ruling his death as natural, citing a heart attack alongside pre-existing conditions including leukaemia and atrial fibrillation, Hogan’s final weeks remain contentious. Reports had circulated about the WWE Hall of Famer’s health decline, some of which his family and representatives labelled as false or sensationalized.
Brooke Hogan also addressed strained family relations. Having not spoken to her father for two years, she claimed his inner circle had spread “false claims” about her, particularly regarding her absence from Hogan’s funeral and 2023 wedding.
In a separate post, she said she honored her father’s memory privately, adding, “He didn’t want a funeral. I chose to remember him in the way that made me feel closest to him—by the beach, watching the sunset.”
