Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death Raises Red Flags After Daughter's Rant

By Afouda Bamidele on August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM EDT

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The mystery surrounding Hulk Hogan's death continues with new reports seemingly backing his daughter's shocking claims.

Brooke Hogan, the oldest of the WWE superstar's two children, recently claimed there were hidden truths behind his death. She noted these details could be revealed through the body cam footage of officers responding to a distress call from his home.

Although Brooke Hogan noted her hands were tied in the situation, sources recently claimed she was on to something significant. Hulk Hogan died from a reported heart attack on July 24 at 71. He was married three times, welcoming two kids with his first wife, Linda Hogan.

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Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death May Be Linked To Medical Malpractice

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After Brooke raised red flags about her father's passing, law enforcement sources claimed the Clearwater PD police report detailed a shocking claim about his death. The document covered the 911 response to Hulk's home the day he died, revealing that an occupational therapist was present.

The therapist allegedly told responding officers that Hulk was the victim of medical malpractice. They claimed his phrenic nerve was "severed" during a recent operation. However, it was unclear if it was the surgery he underwent to repair his heart or the one for his neck.

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A severed phrenic nerve was a big deal as it stimulates the diaphragm, which controls breathing. The law enforcement sources told TMZ that Hulk did not have a chest-clenching episode before his passing, as is common for heart attacks; instead, he suddenly stopped breathing.

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The Therapist's Claims Could Be A Part Of The Body Cam Footage

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Sources noted Hulk's third and final wife, Sky Daily, was the one who noticed he had stopped breathing and called 911. They added that the therapist's conversation about the alleged medical malpractice was presumably caught on the responding officers' body cam footage.

The possibility matched the claims Brooke recently shared on Wednesday, August 20. The Blast covered the story, reporting that she updated her Instagram Stories with shocking statements about her father's passing and why she wanted fans to stop spamming her with questions.

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"I've 100% gotten legit calls from professionals- from police officials to nurses that were supposedly with my dad on the day of his death, telling ME I need to see body cam footage," Brooke explained. She noted these sources implored her to get the 911 tapes because they contained crucial details about Hulk's death.

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Brooke Hogan Says She Lacks The Power To Seek Information

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Although these sources were risking their careers to inform Brooke about the alleged information that could change the narrative about Hulk's death, her hands were tied. Despite being Hulk's daughter, she stressed that she lacked the power to request the body cam footage or other information.

Brooke noted she was told that only Hulk's wife could make such requests, leaving his fate in her hands. Brooke lamented her powerlessness, claiming she had no choice but to trust that her brother Nick would do his best to get answers. Until then, she implored fans to leave her alone.

The media personality dropped the bombshells weeks after addressing her years-long estrangement from her father. She recalled their final conversation occurred in 2023 before Hulk tied the knot to Daily, alleging he called her to apologize but refused to explain why he was sorry.

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The WWE Icon's First Ex-Wife Sparks Backlash For Fake Love

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The new allegations about Hulk's cause of death come days after his first ex-wife, Linda, sparked backlash for fake love. The Blast reported the online trolling began after she honored the deceased on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

Linda marked the occasion with a throwback picture of her and Hulk snuggled close to each other. She captioned the PDA post with her love for the former wrestler, noting she missed him dearly. Her words did not sit right with fans, who called her out for faking it.

Many stressed that Linda did not showcase the affections her post depicted while Hulk was alive. Others bashed her for allegedly cheating on him, while some begged her to stop posting about her ex. She first honored Hulk days after his death in July, claiming she was "devastated" by the news.

Inside Hulk Hogan's Final Business Gig Before His Passing

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According to his business partner, Rich Rosen, Hulk had big dreams before his death. The owner of SLAM Sports Bar spoke exclusively with The Blast, reflecting on his relationship with the wrestling legend and their plans for his bar.

Rosen noted the bar began as a rebranding project for a former strip club near the iconic arena in Madison Square Garden. He took an 8x10 glossy photo of the area with his store in the frame to a fan signing event and caught Hulk's attention.

They soon got together to make the bar a reality, with Hulk motivating Rosen to change the name from "Scores Sports Bar" to "SLAM Sports Bar." The business owner got emotional about their journey together, noting the late entertainer had planned to turn the bar into a full Hulk Hogan Experience.

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Will the new allegations about Hulk Hogan's cause of death spark a reinvestigation?

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