Just months before his fatal cardiac arrest at 71, Hulk Hogan was already battling deep emotional pain — especially from his estranged relationship with daughter Brooke, whom he hadn’t spoken to in 8 years.
Though the wrestling legend remained close to his son Nick and continued public ventures, insiders say he never gave up hope of reconciling with Brooke — a wish he took to his grave. Friends say his sudden death has left them in total shock.