What led Hulk Hogan to feel suicidal after his divorce?

Hulk Hogan admitted to feeling suicidal after giving his ex-wife, Linda Hogan, 70% of his fortune in their divorce settlement, leaving him with no money.

How did TNA Wrestling impact Hulk Hogan's life?

Hulk Hogan joined TNA Wrestling in 2009 after his divorce and financial struggles, stating that the company 'saved him' when he was broke.

What was Hulk Hogan's cause of death?

Hulk Hogan's cause of death was an acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, and he died in July 2025 at age 71.

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Hogan's Rock Bottom: Near-Fatal Suicide Attempt Revealed

22 Apr

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Hulk Hogan admitted to suicidal thoughts after giving Linda 70% of his fortune.
He joined TNA Wrestling after his divorce, stating it 'saved' him from poverty.
Hogan died of a heart attack at age 71 in July 2025.

Hogan's Rock Bottom: Near-Fatal Suicide Attempt Revealed

Hulk Hogan, who died of a heart attack at age 71 in July 2025, detailed hitting rock bottom after his divorce from Linda Hogan. In a pre-death interview for a Netflix documentary, Hogan described feeling suicidal, recounting an instance where he held a gun to his mouth.

He explained that he gave Linda 70% of his fortune to expedite their divorce, finalized in 2009, which left him financially depleted. This period marked the darkest chapter of his life, according to friend and former colleague Eric Bischoff.