Sky Hogan Honors Hulk Hogan in Loving Birthday Tribute to Stepson Nick

While the world mourns the loss of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, his family is quietly navigating life without their larger-than-life patriarch. Now, those closest to him are adjusting to a new reality, one without the man who was more than just a superstar to them, but a beloved husband, father, and friend.

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Hulk Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, is paying tribute to her stepson, Nick Hogan, on his 35th birthday. Hulk’s grieving wife, Sky, remembers the love the late wrestling legend had for his only son. “Happy birthday @nickhogan! We love you so much,” Daily wrote on Instagram, sharing a throwback photo of Hulk with his arms around Nick.

“Your dad couldn’t have been prouder of the son you are… loyal, loving, hard-working, and always there when it mattered most.”

She continued, “The strength and heart you’ve shown all along means more than I can say. I’m so grateful for you, and I know Terry felt the same every single day.”

Hulk Hogan’s Son Nick Hogan Thanks Sky for Her Support

Nick replied to the heartfelt post, thanking Sky for her compassion during an incredibly difficult time.

“Thank you so much Sky, I really appreciate everything you did for my father and are doing for all of us at this time,” he wrote.

Hulk Hogan’s Final Days

The WWE icon, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest. In the weeks leading up to his death, his health had been steadily declining. A source told the Daily Mail that he had lost weight, was on oxygen, and had been struggling with shortness of breath.

Sky confirmed the emotional toll in her own tribute to Hogan shortly after his death. “This loss is sudden and impossible to process,” she shared. “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”

A Love for His Family & Fans

Despite his condition, Sky noted that Hogan never stopped showing up for his fans. “He did everything he could to show up, sign autographs, take photos, and connect with the people who supported him through it all. You meant everything to him.”

Sky married Hulk Hogan in September 2023. She was his third wife, following Linda Hogan, with whom he shared Nick and daughter Brooke, 37, and Jennifer McDaniel. Although Brooke Hogan and her father were estranged at the time of his passing, sources say his love for her remained strong.