The world of professional wrestling is still reeling after the sudden passing of Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life icon who helped transform WWE into a global powerhouse. Known for his championship runs in the 1980s and 1990s and his starring roles in movies like “Rocky III” and “Mr. Nanny,” Hogan was one of the most recognizable figures in sports entertainment history. He died on July 24 at his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida at the age of 71.
Now, questions surrounding the circumstances of his death are surfacing, with new information suggesting that medical decisions leading up to his final days may have played a critical role. At the time of his passing, Hogan was surrounded by his wife Sky Daily, who married the wrestling icon in 2023. Daily, along with Hogan’s family and fans, has been at the center of public mourning as tributes pour in for the superstar whose charisma and persona helped launch professional wrestling into mainstream pop culture.
Sky Daily Raises Concerns Over Final Months
According to TMZ, Daily is planning to file a lawsuit against at least one of the WWE legend’s doctors and others for medical malpractice. In the weeks following his passing, Daily has revealed she believes Hogan’s May neck surgery played a major role in what happened. According to her, the procedure compromised his phrenic nerve, the critical nerve that controls breathing. TMZ’s sources report that on the 911 call, she can be heard saying, “My husband’s not breathing. He just stopped breathing.”
An occupational therapist who was at Hogan’s home the day he died echoed those concerns to police, stating that Hogan’s breathing difficulties were tied to nerve damage from the operation.
Daily has already commissioned a private autopsy as part of her investigation into possible malpractice. While she has not yet released the results, her move toward filing a lawsuit strongly suggests more news will likely emerge soon amidst these legal matters.
Continued Probe Amid Conflicting Reports of Hulk Hogan’s Passing
A medical examiner’s cremation approval summary listed Hogan’s death as a heart attack, but Clearwater Police are still actively investigating. Detectives have gathered testimony, including the occupational therapist’s statements, and are keeping bodycam footage from that morning under seal as they continue their review.
Daily’s legal team is expected to pursue claims against one or more of Hogan’s doctors, focusing on the neck operation she believes triggered the chain of events that led to his death. As fans mourn a wrestling icon, his widow’s fight could bring to light new answers for Hogan’s fans around the world.
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