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Brooke Hogan offers to pay for autopsy on dad as questions surround how he died

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Updated 19:18 7 Aug 2025 GMT+1Published 19:00 7 Aug 2025 GMT+1

Brooke Hogan offers to pay for autopsy on dad as questions surround how he died

The WWE legend's daughter has offered to stump up the cash to clear up the 'speculation and uncertainty'

Olivia Burke

Olivia Burke

Hulk Hogan's estranged daughter Brooke has publicly offered to pay for an autopsy to clear up the 'speculation and uncertainty' surrounding her dad's death.

The 37-year-old shared a statement on Instagram on Thursday (7 August) explaining that she is willing to stump up the cash for a post-mortem examination.

In wake of Hulk's death last month on 24 July, it was reported that the wrestling legend had passed away from a heart attack, while he also had other health problems at play.

Documents from the District Six Medical Examiner seen by Page Six explained that the WWE legend had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a type of cancer that attacks the white blood cells.

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Hulk also had a history of atrial fibrillation, which is a condition where someone suffers from an irregular or rapid heart rate.

His widow, third wife Sky Daily, also revealed that he had been 'dealing with some health issues' but said she had believed he would 'overcome' them.

Brooke has offered to pay for an autopsy to get to the bottom of what caused Hulk's death (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Brooke has offered to pay for an autopsy to get to the bottom of what caused Hulk's death (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

Reports claim that an autopsy has not been performed on Hulk - real name Terry Gene Bollea - because the circumstances surrounding his death were not deemed suspicious.

A private funeral took place for him in Florida on Tuesday (5 August), which his daughter Brooke did not attend.

However, his family have said they are seeking more answers about his passing before they proceed with a cremation, with wife Sky saying they want 'every question about his medical care answered first.'

The 71-year-old's daughter Brooke is on the same page, as she explained she thinks it is 'weird' that an autopsy had not taken place while calling into Bubba the Love Sponge’s podcast earlier this week.

"It's weird that no autopsy was performed," she said. "Because yes, you can have a heart attack, but what was the reason for the heart attack is the question."

Brooke also revealed that she had no idea her father was suffering from chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

The WWE legend passed away on 24 July (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The WWE legend passed away on 24 July (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

"That's what has me puzzled," she continued. "Because they're saying, ‘Oh, he had leukaemia.’ And I saw his blood work every time. One doctor, I quote, said his blood is like a 25-year-old’s.

"I mean, he took the most care of his body. He was going to an anti-aging specialist and also, just being through all the surgeries, you have to do a blood panel before any major surgery.

"How did nobody catch a high white blood cell count?"

Now, she has taken to her Instagram Story to express her relief that Hulk has not been cremated.

In the post, Brooke said: "I'm glad to see that my dad has not been cremated and that Sky is waiting because of family questions.

"With all of the speculation and uncertainty of my dad's death, I want to personally offer to pay for an autopsy if that's what it takes to get it done.

"My dad's dignity and legacy deserves it."

Featured Image Credit: Jim Spellman/WireImage for Clear Channel Entertainment Television

Topics: Celebrity, Celebrity News, Health, US News, WWE

Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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