Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of the late, great Hulk Hogan, has broken her silence following his passing last week. In a raw and emotional statement posted to her social media, she opened up about her enduring love for him, their painful history, and her profound grief.
Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea, passed away on July 24 at the age of 71. Linda’s statement is a heartbreaking look at the complex, lifelong bond she shared with the iconic superstar.
“You Were My Man”
In her Instagram post, Linda Hogan expressed her shock and devastation over the loss of her ex-husband. She revealed that despite their difficult past, she still loved him and considered him the only man for her.
“I’m melting down now. It’s very sad. I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. RIP,” she wrote.
She was candid about the pain that ended their marriage, but also reflected on her deep connection to him. “I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he cheated… I never got over him or started a real relationship w anyone.. I missed HIM!”
She also revealed that they maintained a connection through their son, Nick. “Even tho I never spoke or saw him, Nick did… and Nick would tell me things and vice versa… I still felt.. although broken.. we still were a family.”
A Marriage Lived In The Public Eye
For years, the world had a front-row seat to the lives of Hulk and Linda Hogan. From 2005 to 2007, their family was the subject of the hit VH1 reality show, Hogan Knows Best. The show portrayed their family dynamic and made Linda and their children, Brooke and Nick, celebrities in their own right.
The series showcased their 24-year marriage, which began in 1983, long before the peak of Hulkamania. Linda was by his side for the most significant moments of his legendary career.
A Painful And Public End
Their life in the spotlight took a turn when the couple went through a highly public and acrimonious divorce, which was finalized in 2009. The bitter split played out in the media and marked a painful end to one of wrestling’s most famous relationships.
Linda’s new statement provides a poignant look back at that time. It reveals the deep and lasting pain the end of their marriage caused her, but also the love that never truly faded. Her honest and vulnerable tribute is a powerful reminder of the real human being behind the larger-than-life “Hulkster” persona.
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