Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan.Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan (Photos via Instagram and Imagn Images)
Linda Hogan, the first wife of Hulk Hogan, shared a heartwarming throwback photo of the two together just days before his tragic d3ath.

On Thursday morning, TMZ broke the devastating news that Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) di3d at the age of 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Medical personnel spent 30 minutes attempting to revive the WWE Hall of Famer before taking him to the hospital, where he was pronounced d3ad.

Hogan’s d3ath has led to an outpouring of tributes from high-profile celebrities, politicians and fellow WWE legends, including President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Vince McMahon, Ric Flair and Kevin Nash.

Linda Hogan (real name Linda Claridge) was married to Hogan from 1983 to 2009. They had two children together, a daughter named Brooke and a son named Nick.

Five days before Hulk’s tragic passing, Linda posted a throwback photo on Instagram of the two together with the caption, “The good old days !”

 

The Hogans starred in the VH1 show, Hogan Knows Best, which produced 43 episodes over four seasons. Linda filed for divorce in Nov. 2007, though it wasn’t finalized until 2009.

Linda was often publicly critical of Hulk Hogan in the years following their divorce. The WWE icon was married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021, and to yoga instructor Sky Daily from Sept. 2023 until his d3ath.

Our thoughts are with the Hogan family and The Hulkster’s friends during this difficult time.

Hulk Hogan Had Multiple Health Issues In His Post-Wrestling Career

Hulk Hogan (Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images)
Last year, Hogan told Logan Paul that he underwent around 25 surgeries in a decade-long span. That included 10 back surgeries as well as procedures to replace both of his hips and knees.

Hogan had been vocal about wanting to come back for one last WWE match, but acknowledged that it was unrealistic because of his health.

Brittney Griner speaking to reporterBrittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.

The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.

It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.

Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”

WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner

Griner Drops F-Bomb, Apologizes Amid Clark Slur RowBrittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.

The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.

Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got away with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.

This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.