SAEDNEWS: Brooke Hogan visited her father’s body at a Clearwater funeral home and confirmed an autopsy was performed after she saw incision marks on his chest, while family members continue to press for answers around Hulk Hogan’s July 24 death.
According to SaedNews: Brooke Hogan — who had been estranged from her father, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) — was allowed to view his body in Clearwater and said the visit helped her find a measure of closure; she also confirmed the medical examiner’s team had performed an autopsy, pointing to incision scars she said she observed.
Hulk Hogan died on July 24, 2025, after medics were called to his Clearwater, Florida home; the Pinellas County medical examiner later attributed the official cause of death to a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction), while noting Hogan had a history that included atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. A private funeral was held in early August. Authorities have said a police review is ongoing.
After publicly raising questions about whether an autopsy had taken place — even offering to pay for one herself — Brooke was invited to view her father’s body, related police bodycam footage and the 911 call. She told interviewers the visit eased some concerns, confirmed she saw incision marks consistent with an autopsy, and said the experience helped her grieving process. Multiple outlets published her comments describing the visit as allowing her to “say goodbye.”
Hogan’s widow Sky Daily has publicly suggested a recent surgery may have harmed Hogan’s phrenic nerve — a claim that has led to talk of potential medical malpractice and contributed to the family’s desire for further review. Brooke has urged investigators to release bodycam footage and the 911 tapes, saying professionals have contacted her suggesting those records could shed light on the circumstances. Police say their probe remains active and that detectives are gathering medical records and interviewing witnesses.
The county medical examiner’s public findings list a heart attack as the cause of death and note Hogan’s prior cardiac and hematological issues; independent reports and family statements have raised questions about a recent neck procedure and whether the phrenic nerve was compromised, which could affect breathing. Those surgical claims remain the subject of scrutiny, and some media reports say the family is exploring legal options. At present, official records and the police review are the primary sources investigators cite.
Look for updates from the Clearwater Police Department about their ongoing inquiry, any formal statements from the medical examiner’s office or Hogan’s family, and whether bodycam or 911 recordings will be released or summarized publicly. If the family pursues legal action around surgical care, medical records and expert testimony could become public and materially reshape the public narrative.
