Just days before the wrestling world was rocked by the sudden passing of Hulk Hogan, his ex-wife Linda Hogan shared a chillingly timed post — a nostalgic photo from their happier days that now feels like a bittersweet farewell.
In a moment that’s sending shockwaves through fans and followers alike, Linda uploaded a throwback snapshot from 1996, taken at a NATPE Convention in Las Vegas. The image shows her and Hulk side by side — arms wrapped around each other, beaming like they had the world at their feet. Hulk, dressed in his signature red-and-yellow tank top and bandana combo, looked every bit the larger-than-life icon we remember.
Then, just days later, tragedy struck. Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Despite medical intervention, the 71-year-old wrestling legend passed away — leaving behind not only a massive legacy in the ring but a complicated personal story still unfolding.
Linda’s post, which originally read like a quiet moment of reflection, has since turned into a virtual vigil. Fans have flooded the comments section with condolences, memories, and heartfelt sympathy.
“I’m so sorry Linda,” one follower wrote. “You two may have divorced, but the bond you shared was real. This is heartbreaking.”
“He gave you two beautiful children and years of memories. I know this must be tough,” another commented.
A Love Story Marked by Fame and Fracture
Linda and Hulk’s marriage spanned 26 years, beginning in 1983 and unraveling in a highly publicized divorce in 2009. Together they had two children — Brooke (37) and Nick (35) — and for a time, they were reality TV royalty thanks to their VH1 series Hogan Knows Best. The show painted a picture of the ideal American family — until the cracks began to show.
Behind the scenes, the Hogan family endured turmoil. Nick’s involvement in a near-fatal car accident, marital tension, and infidelity allegations pushed the family to the brink. Linda later cited Hulk’s unfaithfulness as the reason for their split, and over the years, her posts have hinted at the emotional weight she’s carried since.
Earlier this year, Linda posted about being estranged from her daughter Brooke, revealing she had not been informed of Brooke’s wedding or the birth of her twins. “It’s been 15-however long years since I left Hulk Hogan, and my family is the worst mess,” she wrote. “Brooke doesn’t talk to us… I’m still sad about my marriage ending.”
The Final Post — A Moment of Grace, or a Premonition?
Was Linda’s post merely a stroll down memory lane, or was it something more — a final emotional connection to a man she once called the love of her life?
Whatever it was, the timing now feels almost prophetic. In a world where celebrity divorces are often nasty and detached, Linda’s photo reminds us that real love, even when broken, leaves a mark. A mark that doesn’t fade — even when the person is gone.
As fans, we’re left with the image of a couple who once stood strong together, and a woman who, despite everything, still chose to remember the good.
And maybe that’s the most human part of all.