Why Brooke Hogan Asked to Be Removed from Hulk Hogan’s Will

Brooke Oleksy and her late father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

Hulk Hogan’s D**th Sparks Estate Questions

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24 at age 71. His d**th, caused by a heart a**ack shortly after heart surgery, raised questions about his estate. Most notably, fans and media wondered why his daughter Brooke Hogan was not mentioned in his will.

Hogan’s Estate and Family

At the time of his d**th, Hulk Hogan’s net worth was estimated at $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He leaves behind two children, Brooke (37) and Nick (35), from his marriage to Linda Hogan. Hogan had also recently married his third wife, Sky Daily, in 2023.

Despite being a major heir, Brooke will not receive any inheritance — and this was her own decision.

Brooke’s Decision to Opt Out

On the Bubba the Love Sponge Show, Brooke revealed she asked to be removed from her father’s will before he passed. She explained she wanted to avoid family disputes over money.

“I was sobbing,” Brooke recalled. “I just said, ‘Take me off everything. I don’t want to be a part of it.’”

Her outlook changed after she became pregnant with twins, Oliver Andrew and Molly Gene, earlier this year. Brooke and her husband, former NHL player Steve Oleksy, welcomed the babies recently.

Husband Supports Her Choice

Steve Oleksy publicly backed Brooke’s choice, telling Us Weekly she acted with integrity despite the personal pain involved.

“I believe my wife upheld her dad’s best interests even after his death,” Oleksy said. “She showed courage and kindness, even while hurt.”

He also criticized how some of Hogan’s wealth was made. “That money does not represent accomplishments in the ring,” he said. “Much of it came at the expense of my wife’s dignity. It was built on hurtful comments about her and her past relationship, which caused pain not only to her but to many other families.”

Addressing Public Questions

Brooke’s radio interview came after fans noticed she didn’t attend WWE’s on-air tributes to Hogan. These tributes included a 10-bell salute on Friday Night SmackDown and Monday Night Raw.

She addressed the speculation on Instagram: “For those of you giving me crap for not attending my dad’s tributes, @wwe did not extend an invite.”