With the release of the four-part docuseries Hulk Hogan: The Real American, fans of the late WWE star are getting a new look at his life. Before he died of a sudden heart attack last year, Hogan recorded what is now believed to be his final interview for the documentary. He talked about his addiction, fame, family life and his split from ex-wife Linda, among other things. In one episode of the series, Hogan described what he considered the “happiest” moment of his life.
Hulk Hogan in the happiest moment of his life
While talking about his life and family, Hogan revealed that one of his happiest memories was when his children were young. He shared that the best moments of his life were in the 1980s, when he was raising his daughter, Brooke Hogan, and his son, Nick Hogan, with his then-wife, Linda Hogan.She recalled that in the years leading up to her death, she often had flashbacks to her life with Linda and the two of them raising their children. In the interview segment, he added, “It was probably the happiest I’ve ever been. My whole reason for living changed immediately. I had no idea my whole perspective would change to try to protect this human being.”As he talked about his family, montages of the fighter’s early years played on the screen along with his voice. She also detailed how “ecstatic” she was when she found out she was having a boy. Nick had no plans, and at the time, the couple did not discuss having another child.
Linda Hogan remembers what Hulk Hogan was like as a father
In the documentary, Linda Hogan also reflected on what he was like as a father. She shared, “He was always very affectionate with children. [He] I never forgot to say ‘I love you’.” While Linda and Hogan separated after more than 20 years of marriage, they remained close until her final days and often supported each other in times of need.
