Brooke Hogan Opens Up About Regret After Hulk Hogan's Passing

The HGTV star reveals her one regret following her father's death and the challenges she faces with his estate.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:24pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered mirror reflecting a single dramatic spotlight, capturing the fragmented emotional aftermath following a celebrity's death.The shattered legacy of a wrestling icon leaves his daughter Brooke Hogan grappling with regret and a fractured family.Clearwater Today

Brooke Hogan, the daughter of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, has opened up about the one regret she has following her father's tragic passing in 2025 at the age of 71. Brooke says she regrets removing herself from her father's will in 2023 amid their rocky relationship, as she is now unable to make any decisions about his legacy and estate. The siblings are not on speaking terms, and Brooke is frustrated that the people she didn't trust are now in control of Hulk's affairs.

Why it matters

Brooke's story highlights the complex family dynamics and legal challenges that can arise after the death of a high-profile public figure. Her regret over removing herself from the will speaks to the difficulty of anticipating how one's decisions will play out in the future, and the importance of maintaining control over a loved one's legacy.

The details

Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away in July 2025 at his home in Clearwater, Florida after suffering a cardiac arrest. He had recently undergone a major spinal surgery and was in the process of healing, according to his wife Sky Daily. Brooke Hogan, who is currently competing on HGTV's 'Rock the Block', revealed in an interview with Page Six that she had removed herself from her father's will in 2023 due to concerns about fighting over his estate. However, she now regrets that decision, as she is unable to make any decisions or 'avenge' her father's legacy, with her brother Nick Hogan listed as the sole beneficiary.

  • Hulk Hogan underwent a major spinal surgery weeks before his death in July 2025.
  • Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025 at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
  • Brooke Hogan removed herself from her father's will in 2023.

The players

Brooke Hogan

The daughter of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who is currently competing on HGTV's 'Rock the Block'.

Hulk Hogan

The famous WWE wrestler, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, passed away in 2025 at the age of 71.

Nick Hogan

Hulk Hogan's son, who was listed as the sole beneficiary in his father's will.

Sky Daily

Hulk Hogan's wife, who stated that he was 'healing' from his recent spinal surgery before his death.

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What they’re saying

“I think everybody very clearly understands that I was my dad's protector and I loved him more than anything. The reason why I regret it, is because I do not have a place now to get answers.”

— Brooke Hogan

“It's not about money. It's about doing the right thing and making sure that [Hulk] is represented in the correct ways, and his legacy lives on in the most positive way. So, you know, there's things I would definitely be doing differently if I were back in that seat.”

— Brooke Hogan

The takeaway

Brooke Hogan's story highlights the complex family dynamics and legal challenges that can arise after the death of a high-profile public figure. Her regret over removing herself from her father's will speaks to the difficulty of anticipating how one's decisions will play out in the future, and the importance of maintaining control over a loved one's legacy.