Hulk Hogan’s Son Receives Heartfelt Birthday Tribute from Stepmom Sky Daily
Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s son, celebrated his 35th birthday on July 27—just three days after the tragic passing of his father, the WWE legend.
Hulk Hogan (born Terry Gene Bollea) died at 11:17 AM local time on July 24 at the age of 71, as confirmed by Clearwater Police Maj. Nate Burnside. Shortly after the news broke, his family shared an emotional statement on his official social media pages, honoring his life and legacy.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend.
Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones. At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends. May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten.”
Hulk’s wife, Sky Daily, later shared a statement on her personal Instagram page. In it, she expressed her disbelief that Hulk is truly gone.
“This loss is sudden and impossible to process. To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”
Hulk Hogan and Sky Daily tied the knot in September 2023 and were baptized together later that year. While Sky is a mother to three children of her own, Hulk shared two children—daughter Brooke and son Nick—with his ex-wife, Linda.
Despite the complexities of blended families, Sky appears to share a close bond with her stepson. In a touching birthday tribute, she honored Nick and reassured him of how deeply proud Hulk was of the man he had become.
“Happy birthday @nickhogan! We love you so much. Your dad couldn’t have been prouder of the son you are… loyal, loving, hard-working, and always there when it mattered most. The strength and heart you’ve shown all along means more than I can say. I’m so grateful for you, and I know Terry felt the same every single day.”
Nick responded to his stepmom’s sweet birthday message, writing, “Thank you so much Sky, I really appreciate everything you did for my father and are doing for all of us at this time.“
Nick Hogan Remembers His Dad In Emotional Tribute Post
A month before Hulk Hogan’s death, his son shared a tribute to him for Father’s Day. The post contained a throwback photo of the father-son duo when Nick was a child.
“Had a great Father’s Day with the goat! Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads!” Nick wrote in the caption.
Nick didn’t share another post on his Instagram feed until July 26, two days after Hulk’s death. He started by thanking his followers for the kind messages they’ve sent him over the past few days.
Then, he poured his heart out in an emotional tribute to his father, writing:
“My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero. He was the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for. I feel so blessed to have had the greatest dad in the world. He was not only the best dad but also my mentor and my best friend. He always has been my best friend and I love him and miss him more than I could ever explain. I thanked him for everything he has ever done for me and told him how much I loved him and hugged him every chance I got.”
Nick paired his message with a bunch of photos of him and Hulk together through the years. See them all by flipping through the slideshow below.
You can tell how much Nick and Hulk cared for each other…
