The entire
WWE Universe is currently reeling from the news of the sudden demise of the veteran wrestling figure, Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24, 2025, due to a cardiac arrest. His unfortunate death has left the fans and the wrestling community mourning.
The WWE Hall of Famer, who was 71 at the time of his death, is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, and kids from his previous marriage. Hulk Hogan shared two children, daughter Brooke and son Nick, with his ex-wife, Linda Hogan. They were seen on the reality TV series “Hogan Knows Best” from 2005 to 2007. Here’s everything you need to know about Hulk Hogan’s children.
Brooke Hogan: Hulk Hogan’s daughter
Brooke Hogan is
Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan’s daughter, whose real name is Brooke Ellen Bollea. She was born on May 5, 1988, in Tampa. Brooke followed in the footsteps of his father and was very athletic growing up, doing gymnastics and dance.
In the early 2000s, Brooke embarked on a singing career, releasing her first single, "Everything to Me," in 2004 and eventually touring with several big artists, including Hilary Duff and the Backstreet Boys.
She appeared with her father on Inside Out: Hulk Hogan, Stage Dad, which later led to Hogan Knows Best, which portrayed Hulk's strict parenting, especially when it came to Brooke dating. In addition to her singing career, Brooke had a brief wrestling career, making her WWE debut in 2006. She also served as an on-screen personality for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
On the personal front, she was previously engaged to former Dallas Cowboys center Phil Costa, but they ended their engagement in November 2013. However, she went on to marry NHL athlete Steven Oleksy in June 2022, and they welcomed fraternal twins, son Oliver and daughter Molly, in January 2025.
According to TMZ, "It was a rough day for Brooke, but she's at peace with what happened, prayed for her dad and is really happy her late father is no longer in pain."
Recently, a rumor swirled that Brooke Hogan will not be present in her father's funeral. This came to light in a video shared by Linda Hogan, Brooke's mother. However, it was later revealed that the video posted was fake and an AI-generated video, posted to spread misinformation revolving Hogan's death.
Nick Hogan: Hulk Hogan’s son
Nick Hogan, whose real name is Nicholas Anthony Bollea, was born on July 27, 1990, in Los Angeles to Hulk Hogan and Linda Hogan. Nick is known for his interest in motorsports. He earned a Formula D competition license in 2006 from Formula Drift and competed in one of their competitions the following year.
Hogan's son Nick's life revolved around controversies more than his personal relationship just like his father. He was arrested several times for racking up speeding tickets and getting into a serious car accident in 2007. The deadly car crash left his friend John Graziano, who was riding with him, with brain damage. Nick also faced felony reckless driving charges and opted to plead no contest.
He ended up serving six months of an eight-month sentence in Pinellas County Jail, along with a few years of probation and a suspended driver's license. In 2010, during an appearance on
Good Morning America, Nick opened up about the crash, describing it as “horribly devastating.”
According to
Ringside News, Nick was arrested again in 2023, for allegedly driving under the influence and speeding straight toward three Clearwater Police Department vehicles. He received a year of probation, a $1,000 fine, and was required to wear an alcohol monitoring device.
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Remembering Hulk Hogan: Early WWE career highlights, legacy, and controversies | WWE News - Times of IndiaOn the personal front, Nick had a long-term relationship with model Bre Tiesi from 2008 to 2015, followed by a brief romance with Instagram model Brit Manuela from 2017 to 2018. He started dating Tana Lea in 2019, and they tied the knot in January 2025.
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