In a surprising turn of events, Brooke Hogan, the daughter of the late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, has reportedly distanced herself from her family and any potential inheritance. This decision comes after years of rumored rifts and a desire to prioritize her own well-being.
Reports indicate that Brooke had requested her lawyers to remove her name from Hulk Hogan's will entirely, citing a "lack of trust" in those surrounding her father. Sources close to her suggest that she felt many individuals were taking advantage of him, leading to frequent clashes. To avoid further entanglement in potential financial disputes, she proactively contacted his financial advisor to have her name removed from his will.
The estrangement between Brooke and her father became publicly apparent when she chose not to attend his wedding to Sky Daily in 2023. At the time, she posted a message explaining that she needed to create distance between herself and her family to focus on people and things that aligned with her values. It was also reported that Hulk Hogan did not attend Brooke's wedding to former NHL player Steven Oleksy.
Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away on July 24, 2025, from cardiac arrest after a long battle with illness. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be $25 million. This included his settlement from Gawker.com, which was initially $140 million but later reduced to $31 million before taxes. Hogan's estate also includes an $11.5 million mansion in Clearwater, Florida, multiple Hogan's Beach Shop memorabilia stores, a Hogan's Hangout restaurant, and the Real American Beer brand.
Adding to the family drama, Linda Hogan, Hulk's first wife, recently shared an AI-generated video on Facebook that falsely claimed Brooke would not be attending her father's funeral due to past trauma and family issues. The video contained audio of Brooke supposedly accusing both of her parents of abuse and disowning her father entirely. However, many fans have pointed out that the voice in the video did not match Brooke's authentic tone, and the visuals appeared to be manipulated.
Brooke's decision to distance herself from her family is not new. In 2023, she expressed that, for her own healing, she needed to create distance between herself and her family and focus on people and things that align with her values. She had reportedly been estranged from her father for nearly two years before his death.
Hulk Hogan's personal life was often turbulent. His divorce from Linda Claridge in 2007, after over two decades of marriage, was highly publicized and costly. Hogan was required to surrender 70% of their liquid assets, $3 million in cash for property settlements, and a 40% ownership stake in his various business entities. He later married Jennifer McDaniel in 2010 and Sky Daily in 2023.
Under Florida law, as Hulk Hogan's surviving spouse, Sky Daily is entitled to at least 30% of his estate, which guarantees her a minimum of $7.5 million, regardless of Hogan's will. It remains to be seen how the remainder of his estate will be divided and whether Brooke will contest the will.
Despite the family drama and her decision to distance herself, Brooke Hogan acknowledged that her father's "blood runs through my veins". She has chosen to prioritize her own healing and well-being, even if it means forgoing a potential inheritance.
