Hulk Hogan's wife, son, and daughter: The family the WWE legend left behind

When the world lost Hulk Hogan at 71, it didn’t just lose a wrestling icon — it left a void in a family that had lived in the spotlight for decades. Behind the bandanas, catchphrases, and body slams, there was Terry Bollea , a man who had a complicated, often dramatic, but very real family life.

So who are the people he left behind?

Let’s talk about the wife, son, and daughter who stood beside him during the highs of Hulkamania and the lows of scandal, surgeries, and personal struggles.

Sky Daily
At the time of his death, Hogan was married to Sky Daily, a yoga instructor from Florida. The two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in September 2023, and by all accounts, Hogan referred to her as his “angel” and his rock during his later years.

Sky wasn’t a celebrity in the wrestling world, which was a big shift from his earlier relationships. But maybe that’s what Hogan needed by then — someone outside the ring who brought calm, not chaos. Friends said she helped him refocus his energy on family, faith, and healing. She was often seen accompanying him to events and red carpets, always just out of the spotlight, but firmly in his corner.

Linda Hogan Long before Sky entered the picture, there was Linda Claridge, Hogan’s first wife and the mother of his children. The couple married in 1983, right when Hulkamania was exploding. Together, they played up the perfect wrestling power couple persona — front-row at matches, appearing in interviews, and even starring in the mid-2000s VH1 reality series " Hogan Knows Best ."

But reality caught up with reality TV. In 2007, after 24 years of marriage, Linda filed for divorce amid rumors of infidelity, legal drama, and public fallout that included a nasty financial dispute. Things got tense, especially as their son, Nick, found himself at the center of a high-profile car crash case around the same time (more on that in a minute).

Nick Hogan
Nick Bollea, better known in the tabloids as Nick Hogan, grew up in front of the cameras thanks to “Hogan Knows Best.” He was the fun-loving, race car-obsessed teen with bleach-blond hair just like his dad. But life quickly got complicated.

In 2007, at just 17, Nick was involved in a tragic car crash that left his friend, John Graziano, with severe brain injuries. Nick served jail time and faced intense media scrutiny. The incident shook the Hogan family and played out very publicly.

Since then, Nick has kept a lower profile, occasionally surfacing on social media or at events, but nothing close to the spotlight he grew up under. Despite everything, his father remained close to him, always defending him and trying to help him move forward.

Brooke Hogan
Brooke Hogan, now in her mid-30s, tried hard to step out of her father’s towering shadow. She launched a pop music career, starred in her own reality spinoff, and even dipped her toes into pro wrestling for a bit (because, let’s face it — it’s in the blood).

She was the breakout star of the family’s TV era and, at one point, seemed destined for mainstream fame.

In interviews, Brooke has often spoken candidly about her father’s impact on her life, both good and bad. Their relationship had its ups and downs, especially during and after the family’s reality TV days, but they reconciled and appeared close in his later years.

Hulk’s final years were all about family
As his health declined, Hogan’s focus shifted hard toward family and legacy. He wasn’t in the ring anymore, but he was still trying to be a present dad, a loyal husband, and a better man than the one the tabloids loved to roast.

Sure, the road wasn’t smooth — but what road is, especially when you’ve spent decades living as one of the most recognizable faces on Earth?

In the end, Hulk Hogan — Terry Bollea — didn’t just leave behind a wrestling legacy. He left behind a family shaped by fame, tested by controversy, but always bonded by love, scars, and maybe a few too many bandanas.