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Hulk Hogan's Estrangement Revealed: Daughter Brooke's Husband Claims No Contact Before Wrestling Legend's Passing

2025-08-01
Hulk Hogan's Estrangement Revealed: Daughter Brooke's Husband Claims No Contact Before Wrestling Legend's Passing
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The world mourned the loss of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan last month, but a heartbreaking revelation has emerged regarding his relationship with his daughter, Brooke Hogan. According to Brooke's husband, Philomena Cunkle, Hogan hadn't met his twin grandchildren before his death on July 24th, and their relationship had been strained for the past two years.

In an exclusive interview, Cunkle shed light on the complex and often distant dynamic between Hogan and his daughter. He explained that Brooke had made the difficult decision to “step away” from her father in the last couple of years, a choice driven by Hogan’s lack of interest in his grandchildren and Brooke’s family life.

“It’s sad, but it’s the truth,” Cunkle stated. “He just wasn’t interested. He didn’t want to know about the twins. Brooke tried, she really did, but it reached a point where it was emotionally draining for her.”

The news casts a somber light on Hogan’s legacy, revealing a side of the larger-than-life wrestler that few knew. While Hogan's career was defined by his charisma, strength, and connection with fans, this personal estrangement highlights the complexities of family relationships, even for those in the public eye.

A Difficult Relationship

Brooke Hogan, a successful entrepreneur and reality television personality, has always maintained a degree of privacy regarding her personal life. However, Cunkle’s candid remarks offer a glimpse into the challenges she faced with her father. He emphasized that Brooke had attempted to bridge the gap, sharing photos and updates about the twins, but her efforts were largely met with indifference.

“She wanted him to be a part of their lives, but he just wasn't present,

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