Hulk Hogan’s death may have been result of ‘severed’ nerve, medical malpractice

As questions continue to surround the cause of Hulk Hogan’s death last month, Florida law enforcement sources are saying it may have been the result of medical malpractice.

Hogan’s 46-year-old widow, Sky Daily, confirmed to TMZ on Thursday that his phrenic nerve — which enables the lungs to inhale and exhale air — was “compromised” during a recent operation. Daily also confirmed that an autopsy has been performed, but declined to reveal its results.

Her remarks followed the outlet’s report that an occupational therapist who was at Hogan’s home when he stopped breathing told Clearwater police that a surgeon had “severed” Hogan’s phrenic nerve.

The therapist’s claims of medical malpractice were recorded by the officers who responded to the scene, though sources told TMZ the police report