The wrestling world is still reeling from the loss of WWE icon Hulk Hogan, who died on July 24 at the age of 71. But the grief is especially profound for those closest to him, his family and his wife, Sky Daily, who is mourning the man she lovingly called her partner and heart.
“She Was Crazy Enough to Say Yes”: Hogan Announced Engagement at Friend’s Wedding
Before becoming husband & wife, Hogan and Daily shared a whirlwind love story that began with a chance meeting at a party. The pair were reunited by mutual friends Corin Nemec and Sabrina Nova, who later played matchmakers and watched their friends fall in love.
In a memorable speech at Nemec’s wedding, Hogan announced his own engagement to the crowd.
“She was crazy enough to say ‘Yes,’ brother,” Hogan quipped, nodding to his signature catchphrase. According to The Los Angeles Times, the WWE Hall of Famer had proposed just three days earlier over dinner, presenting Sky with a diamond ring.
A Quiet Ceremony for a Wrestling Legend
Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, married Daily in an intimate ceremony in Clearwater, Florida, in September 2023.
As seen in photos obtained by TMZ, the couple maintained an elegant yet simple style. Hogan wore a classic black tuxedo, paired with his signature black bandana, while Sky stunned in a strapless, glittery white gown by Rue de Seine, featuring a sweetheart neckline and a lace train. The small wedding reflected their deep bond, far from the spotlight of the wrestling ring.
A Love Story That Came Full Circle
Daily, a yoga instructor and mother of three, had been by Hogan’s side throughout his final chapter. The couple’s love story began after a casual thank-you turned into something more. Sky had approached Hogan to express gratitude after he bought drinks for their group, and the spark ignited from there.
Later, Hogan would credit Nova for encouraging him to call Sky after their first meeting. That call led to a relationship that eventually became one of the most important in his life.
A Final Farewell to the Man She Loved
Following Hogan’s death, Daily shared an emotional tribute, saying her “heart is in pieces.”
“This loss is sudden and impossible to process,” she wrote. “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”
As fans across the globe remember Hulk Hogan for his legendary career, Sky Daily remembers him as the man behind the fame, the one she planned a future with.
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