PHOTO: Hogan (real name: Terry Gene Bollea) is survived by his wife Sky. NEWS.COM.AU
📅 Updated: July 26, 2025
🕊️ RIP Hulk Hogan (1953–2025)
📍 Clearwater, Florida
📰 Wrestling Legend Leaves Behind Multimillion-Dollar Estate
In a heartbreaking development that’s rocked the world of sports entertainment, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a fatal heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
But behind the legend’s legacy of showdowns and suplexes lies a surprising truth: Hogan quietly amassed a real estate empire and personal wealth exceeding NZD $58 million – a fortune now set to be inherited by his family.
💔 Survived by Family and Legacy
Hogan (real name: Terry Gene Bollea) is survived by his wife Sky, children Nick and Brooke, and grandchildren Oliver and Molly. He shared Nick and Brooke with his former wife, Linda Hogan, in a family dynamic that often played out in the public eye.
While the headlines may focus on his legendary WWE career and pop culture fame, the financial details emerging after his death are turning heads.
💸 Hulk Hogan’s Net Worth: NZD $58 Million
Converting his US$35 million net worth to NZD reveals the staggering value of his estate:
🏠 Real Estate Holdings:
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Clearwater, Florida: Primary waterfront mansion (NZD $7.2M est.)
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Beverly Hills, California: Former luxury residence sold in 2023 (NZD $12.6M est.)
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Georgia Mountain Retreat: Rustic getaway for privacy and hunting (NZD $3.5M est.)
🎬 Entertainment Earnings:
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WWE Career: Multi-decade contracts, pay-per-view bonuses
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TV Appearances: Hogan Knows Best, Thunder in Paradise
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Merchandising royalties: Still earning at the time of his death
🏦 Business Ventures:
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Gym franchises, health supplements, and media rights deals
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Licensing his image for clothing, toys, and retro collectibles
Hogan and his ex-wife, Linda. Picture: Stephen Chernin/AP
Hogan has passed away at the age of 71 after suffering from cardiac arrest inside his Clearwater, Florida, home. Picture: Google Maps
🏡 His Clearwater Estate: Where It All Ended
The wrestling icon spent his final years in a luxurious mansion perched on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway — a sprawling estate featuring:
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5 bedrooms
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Resort-style pool
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Private dock and views of the Gulf
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NZD $7.2M estimated current value
It was here that Hogan tragically passed away, marking the end of an era but the beginning of his enduring legacy.
The athlete with his wife Sky and US President Donald Trump. Picture: mrs.sky.hogan/Instagram
🪦 From the Ring to Real Estate Royalty
Despite well-documented financial struggles in the 2000s, including lawsuits and a costly divorce, Hogan’s comeback in both wrestling and business allowed him to rebuild his empire.
✅ From WWE royalty to savvy investor
✅ From reality TV to real estate holdings
✅ From worldwide icon to family patriarch
His life was larger than the ring — and so is his legacy.
Hogan had a net worth of $US25 million at the time of his death.