Nick Hogan Breaks Silence on His Father’s Death

Nick Hogan has officially spoken out for the first time following the death of his father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, and his emotional message has struck a chord with fans everywhere.

In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on July 27, 2025, Nick thanked those who had reached out since his father’s passing and opened up about the overwhelming pain of losing someone he called not just a dad—but his best friend and hero.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and comforted me over the last few days. It truly means a lot. I’m sorry to everyone I have not responded to yet. This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult.”

He reflected on the incredible legacy left behind and how comforting it has been to hear stories about his dad from people all over the world.

“Hearing so many kind words and stories about my dad’s life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting.”

Nick described Hulk Hogan as the most loving and supportive father he could have asked for and shared just how much their time together meant to him in recent years.

“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 spoke about moving back to Florida just to be closer to his father and cherishing every moment they shared.

“I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories. They are the best moments in my life.”

Nick’s message ended with a final tribute to the man who meant everything to him.

“I would do anything to have him back but I know now that he will always be watching over me. I will always remember the lessons and advice he gave me and carry on in a way that I know would make him proud. Thank you for being the best dad in the world and thank you for being my best friend. I love you so much Big Dog and I will miss you forever.”

Alongside his message, Nick included a series of emotional throwback photos of himself with Hulk, including moments from backstage in WWE, showing the tight bond they shared over the years.

This update comes after days of mourning across the wrestling world, as fans have slowly begun to learn the extent of Hulk Hogan’s health issues before his passing, including reports that he had been quietly battling renal failure and COPD in the final weeks of his life.

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