Hulk Hogan’s son, Nick, shares tribute to his ‘hero’ after the death of the wrestling legend

Hulk Hogan’s son has written his thoughts after the death of his father, the wrestling icon he referred to as his “best friend” and “hero.”

Nick Hogan published a 20 photos on Instagram of him and his father over the years, and wrote an emotional legend to accompany them.

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died on Thursday after suffering a possible cardiac arrest.

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“This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult,” Hogan wrote in his tribute to his father. “Listening to so many words and stories about the life, interactions and experiences of my father with everyone have been incredible and comforting. My father was the most incredible person I have met and will always be my hero. He was the friendliest, lovely and surprising father that anyone could ask.

“I spent a lot of time with him in recent years after returning to Florida to be closer to him and I am very grateful for those memories. They are the best moments of my life. I would do anything to have it, but now I know he will always watch.

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“Thank you for being the best father in the world and thanks for being my best friend. I love you a lot of big dog and I will miss you forever.”

Nick is the son of “Hulkster” and his ex -wife Linda, with whom they also shared a daughter, Brooke,. Hulk and Linda Hogan requested divorce in 2007.

Before divorce, the family appeared in the successful reality show of VH1, “Hogan Knows Best”, which was broadcast since 2005-07.

Tana Lee, Nick Hogan’s wife, also published a tribute to her father -in -law after her death. He showed them together on his wedding day in January, among other Instagram stories on his page to honor him.

The tributes to Hogan have come from everything, since the former wrestling colleagues, celebrities, family, friends and many more remembered the greatest personality than the life that shone inside and outside the ring.

“WWE saddens the member of the WWE Hall of Fame, Hulk Hogan, died,” the company wrote on Thursday, confirming news of his death. “One of the most recognizable figures of pop culture, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

“WWE extends his condolences to the family, friends and fans of Hogan.”

Hogan was ready to join the former Pro Wrestling Eric Bischoff executive in a new company called Real American Freestyle. It was a new attempt to put the free wrestling of the map on the map. Hogan also immersed the foot in the political waters. She was harmed for President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention and in a demonstration of Madison Square Garden last year.

“We lost our commissioner. We lost a friend. And the wrestling sport lost one of his best champions, not only in the ring, but in spirit,” said the CEO and co -founder of Real American Freestyle (RAF) Chad Bronstein in a statement.

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“Hulk Hogan believed that wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a test field and a platform for greatness. That is what was built a real American freestyle, a new stage for the toughest and most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was in the center of it.

“From the first day, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with the athletes. He saw tape tape, shared stories and appeared as he could.

Ryan Gaydos de News contributed to this report.

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