Hulk Hogan’s funeral took place on August 5 in Clearwater, Florida. Friends, family, and wrestling legends gathered to honor the WWE icon, who died of a heart attack at 71. However, his daughter Brooke Hogan was noticeably absent. Now, she is sharing why she made that choice.

According to People, in an emotional Instagram post, Brooke revealed that she needed to grieve privately. “As his daughter, I had to make my own decision to honor him the best and most genuine way I knew how… privately,” she explained. Alongside her message, she posted photos with her husband, Steven Oleksy, and their twins, spending the day at the beach—her father’s favorite place.

Finding Peace Beyond Hulk Hogan’s Funeral

For Brooke, the beach offered a stronger connection to her father than the ceremony could. “

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