New details have emerged in the ongoing story surrounding the death of Hulk Hogan. On today’s episode of “TMZ Live,” it was reported that an autopsy has been performed on the late wrestling legend and that his body has not been cremated. Furthermore, his wife, Sky Daily, has now confirmed a key detail from a previous report, stating that Hogan’s phrenic nerve was “compromised” during a recent surgery.
Here's the Hulk Hogan autopsy news breaking on today's TMZ Live. Sounds like there's a lot more that will come out on Hogan's death. https://t.co/0Mld3ZuFvw pic.twitter.com/c0yHKHW1s6
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Update from “TMZ Live”
During the live broadcast, host Harvey Levin received the information and reported it on air. The confirmation that an autopsy has been completed is a significant development, as it was a step that Hogan’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, and his friend, Bubba The Love Sponge, had publicly called for. The report also noted that while the autopsy has been done, no details on what was found are available yet.
Corroboration of Malpractice Allegation
The confirmation from Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, that his phrenic nerve was “compromised” lends significant weight to a previous TMZ Sports report. That report, citing law enforcement sources, claimed that an occupational therapist present at the scene of Hogan’s death told responding officers that a surgeon had “severed” the nerve during a recent operation, which may have led to his death. The phrenic nerve is critical for controlling the diaphragm and breathing.
Brooke Hogan’s Previous Statements
The latest news also seems to validate the concerns recently voiced by Brooke Hogan on her Instagram account. In a series of posts, Brooke stated that she had received calls from “police officials to nurses” who were with her father on the day he died, urging her to investigate further and to obtain body cam footage and 911 tapes to “change the narrative.”
This new report from “TMZ Live” marks a major step forward in a story that has been filled with public speculation and concern from family and friends. While the official results of the autopsy have not yet been released, the confirmation of the nerve damage from his wife is the most direct acknowledgment of a potential medical issue to date.
