Brooke Hogan has broken her silence following the death of her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, on July 24 at the age of 71. Brooke, 37, took to social media on Tuesday to share an emotional tribute to her father, writing, "My dad's blood runs through my veins. His eyes shine through my children. And our bond had never broken, not even in his final moments.""We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes. I am so grateful I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together."The Hogan Knows Best star said when her father died "it felt like part of my spirit left with him." Story continues below advertisement "I felt it before the news even reached us. He used to remind me, 'All of this is temporary and I'll always find my way back to you.' I truly believe that we will find each other in every lifetime," she wrote.
The former reality star said she knows her father is "at peace now, out of pain, and in a place as beautiful as he imagined.""He used to speak about this moment with such wonder and hope. Like meeting God was the greatest championship he'd ever have." More on Entertainment More videos Ozzy Osbourne funeral: Sharon and family mourn, fans line streets to pay tribute to rocker Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted sharing a meal in Montreal Donald Trump says he's not 'solely responsible' for 'Late Show' cancellation Chilean police return $125K in luxury watches stolen from Keanu Reeves Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 Wine and dine: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau spotted together at Montreal restaurant This is BC: Showcasing women working in trades Minute at the Movies: July 25, 2025 Brooke reflected on memories with her father, like "watching him build my Barbie dream houses, our jet ski rides, laughing til we cried when no one else got the joke," and she shared that he gave her "a love and respect for the ocean.""His hugs were my home. Wrapping my arms around his big frame always made me feel like his little girl, even as I grew up. I'll never forget his scent," she said.
She referenced her daughter, Molly Gene, named after her father, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea."I swear when I hold my sweet Molly Gene, named after him, she smells just like him sometimes. I feel his presence in my children. He lives through me, and through them." Story continues below advertisement View this post on InstagramA post shared by Brooke Oleksy (@mizzhogan)Brooke also addressed the "narrative" she said the "media has been convoluting" around her and her famous father. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. "We never had a 'big fight.' My father and I never 'fought.' It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know or understand. My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business ... I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed," she wrote.
She said that she begged her father "to rest, to take care of himself.""He had nothing else to prove to the world or anyone. My husband and I moved down to Florida to be near him. He was getting older. I wanted to be there as much as possible," she continued. "We had been through almost 25 surgeries together, and then all of a sudden he didn't want me at surgeries ... everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn't get through." Story continues below advertisement Brooke said that she felt "a disconnect," and what followed were "respectful disagreements that took an emotional toll on me.""During the last two years, I had to step away to protect my heart. My husband stayed open, quietly reaching out to my dad without me knowing, trying to find a safe way back in for me. After my father passed, I read those messages, some answered, some ignored ... but all of them broke my heart." 9:33 Remembering Hulk Hogan: Wrestling's GOAT leaves behind complicated legacy Remembering Hulk Hogan: Wrestling's GOAT leaves behind complicated legacy Remembering Hulk Hogan: Wrestling icon leaves behind complicated legacy Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71 Hulk Hogan died in hospital after police responded to 'medical-related issue' Previous Video Next Video Trending Now Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted sharing a meal in Montreal Ford government agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink She said that in the end, she knew she did everything she could and believes her father knew she would "run through a burning building for him.""He knows how deeply, how hard and how purely I loved him. I am at peace knowing this. All I ever