Hulk Hogan’s fortune ‘came at the expense’ of daughter Brooke’s ‘dignity’: son-in-law

WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s cause of death has been revealed, with documents revealing a surprise health condition, as intrigue over his estate continues to unfold.

Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death has been revealed.

Page Six can exclusively confirm that the pro wrestling legend died from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack — which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage, per the Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre.

The documents obtained by Page Six also show Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a heart condition characterised by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.

Per the records, the former WWE superstar also had a history of leukaemia CLL, a type of cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

It does not appear that it was public knowledge that Hogan, born Terry Bollea, had ever battled cancer.

Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death has been revealed. Picture: WWE/ via Getty Images

His manner of death was ruled natural. The Pinellas County Forensic Science Centre provided the latest updates in a cremation summary approval report.

A spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office tells Page Six, “I am not aware when Mr. Bollea will be cremated, only that we received a request for cremation approval.”

On July 24, Hogan went into cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, and was transported via ambulance to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was then pronounced dead. He was 71.

Hogan’s death came after weeks of speculation that his health was in poor condition after he underwent a delicate neck surgery in May.

Hulk Hogan thanks his fans after winning his bout during Hulk Hogan's Hulkamania Tour at Rod Laver Arena on November 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Mark Dadswell/Getty Images

However, his wife, Sky Daily, tried to quiet the noise, reportedly writing via social media on July 12, “No, he’s definitely not in a coma! His heart is strong, and there was never any lack of oxygen or brain damage. None of those rumours are true.”

She then explained that Hogan had been “recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusin (ACDF), which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process.”

Since Hogan’s passing, his loved ones have issued public statements over the devastating loss.

Daily, 46, wrote via Instagram on July 25 that her heart was “in pieces,” adding, “This loss is sudden and impossible to process.”

Hogan’s son, Nick Hogan, also paid a tribute to his “best friend” via Instagram and wrote in part alongside a carousel of throwback photos, “This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult.”

Brooke Hogan, Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan. Picture: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic

WHY HULK’S DAUGHTER WASN’T IN HIS WILL

Brooke Hogan’s husband, Steve Oleksy, has revealed the ugly truth about why she removed herself from her dad Hulk Hogan’s will.

“I believe my wife upheld her Dad’s best interests even after his death, mustering up all the courage and kindness she could despite still being very hurt,” Oleksy, 39, told Us Weekly Wednesday.

“That money does not represent accomplishments in the ring — the majority of it came at the expense of my wife’s dignity. It was built on hurtful comments about her and her past relationship, which caused pain not only to her, but to many other families.”

The NHL star was referring to the alleged racial slurs Hulk, born Terry Gene Bollea, called Brooke’s former boyfriend in audio from his sex tape that was leaked by Gawker in 2012.

In the video of Hulk having sex with his then-best friend’s wife, Heather Cole, he used the n-word multiple times and pronounced himself a “racist, to a point.”

The WWE star filed a lawsuit against Gawker the following year and was awarded $31 million dollars in a settlement, bankrupting the now-defunct news outlet.

“While one life was positively changed forever from a financial standpoint, the true victims never received a direct apology — and, despite the life-altering embarrassment, they never received or asked for a single dollar in compensation,” Oleksy told Us.

“My wife was put in a position to defend someone without knowing the full truth — unaware the remarks were tied to a sex tape and that the context and use of the derogatory language was directed at her and her ex, and conveniently misinformed of the transcripts.”

Hulk Hogan fires up the crowd between matches during WrestleMania 21 in Los Angeles. Picture: AP / Chris Carlson, File

Oleksy added, “These are the realities we live with every day. No amount of money can erase that pain or restore what was taken.”

Brooke, 37, and her father were estranged in the years leading up to the wrestling legend’s death, but she broke her silence on her dad’s tragic passing in an emotional message Tuesday.

“My dad’s blood runs through my veins,” she said in a statement shared via Instagram.

“His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments. We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes. I am so grateful that 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.”

FILE - Hulk Hogan, right, and his son Nicholas, left, wife Linda and daughter Brooke arrive at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, Aug. 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)

The “Brooke Knows Best” star also cleared up the misconceptions about their relationship before closing her statement.

“My father and I never ‘fought.’ It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear know or understand,” she said.

“Everything started getting covered in a thick veil,” Brooke wrote. “It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn’t get through.”

“All I ever wanted from my father was love, honesty and a deep connection,” Brooke wrote. “And for a few special years, I had that — with memories that will last a lifetime. My world is forever changed. But I’m deeply blessed with a loving husband and two beautiful children who remind me every day of life’s greatest gifts.”

“I’m deeply grateful for the love, tributes, and memorials from his fans and friends. His life was one worth celebrating — and always will be,” Brooke concluded.

Over the years, the mom of two accused Hulk and her mother, Linda, of “vicious” abuse. Hulk and Linda were married from 1983 to 2009 and also share a son, Nick.

Despite their estrangement, a source close to the Hogan family told Page Six that there was still a lot of love between the father and daughter and that Hulk “was very proud of her, she was his little girl.”

Hulk was pronounced dead the morning of July 24 in Clearwater, Fla., after suffering from cardiac arrest.

“We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend,” his reps told us at the time.

This story was originally published in The New York Post. 

Originally published as Hulk Hogan’s fortune ‘came at the expense’ of daughter Brooke’s ‘dignity’: son-in-law