Hulk Hogan’s estranged daughter Brooke pays tribute to father after his death: 'My spirit left with him'

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Brooke Hogan has spoken out following the death of her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

The 71-year-old WWE Hall of Famer died on Thursday, July 24, after suffering cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida, home.

Brooke Hogan's heartfelt tribute to late dad

In a long post, Brooke Hogan, who is the daughter of Hulk and Linda Hogan, addressed her complicated relationship with her dad, and also shared their unbreakable bond.

“My dad’s blood runs through my veins,” Brooke, 37, wrote in a moving Instagram post on Tuesday, July 29. “His eyes shine through my children."

She continued, "Our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments. We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes."

"I am so grateful that I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together," she wrote. 

Brooke added that she felt the moment her father died, saying, “When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us.”

Brooke Hogan addresses what led to estrangement with Hulk Hogan two years ago

She addressed speculation surrounding their estranged relationship, saying the public narrative had been distorted and wanted to “clear a few things up.”

"It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand," she said.

"My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business. I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself," she wrote.

Brooke shared that after she and her husband, Steve Oleksy, moved to Florida to be near Hogan, her father unexpectedly began shutting her out.

“All of a sudden he didn’t want me at surgeries,” she wrote. "Everything started getting covered in a thick veil. It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn’t get through," she revealed. 

She admitted that for the past two years, she had to “step away to protect my heart,” even though what she sought was a meaningful connection.

“All I ever wanted from my father was love, honesty and a deep connection,” Brooke said.

“And for a few special years, I had that — with memories that will last a lifetime. My world is forever changed. But I’m deeply blessed with a loving husband and two beautiful children who remind me every day of life’s greatest gifts.”

Brooke Hogan says her bond with Hulk Hogan is 'eternal 

In a video post, Brooke Hogan looked back on cherished memories with her dad, sharing photos from her baby days to adulthood and celebrating their special bond.

"My Dearest Daddy, you were my everything, and I will always be your girl. I am PROUD to be your daughter—for all the love, light, and goodness you brought into this world," she wrote in the caption of the short video.

"Thank you for choosing me in this lifetime, and for loving me so deeply," she added. "Our bond is eternal. That truth brings me comfort and hope, even in your absence."

"I love you more than all the stars in the sky, 4LifeAfterLife. Forever yours, Brooke," she concluded.