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Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24 at the age of 71, was initially planned to be cremated but was instead laid to rest earlier this week.
Documents obtained by Fox News Digital revealed that Hogan’s cremation was approved on July 30, following the official cause of death which was a heart attack while battling other health issues.
Despite this, Hogan’s widow, Sky Hogan, expressed the family’s desire to have all questions regarding his medical care answered before proceeding with the cremation.
Hulk Hogan talks to Saudi fans during WWE’s “Crown Jewel” World Cup 2018 tournament at King Saud University stadium in Riyadh Nov. 2, 2018. (Reuters/Faisal al Nasser)
“[Hulk Hogan] chose cremation knowing this physical life is temporary and his heavenly body eternal. He has not yet been cremated, as our family is making sure every question about his medical care is answered first. Once we have that peace of mind, we will honor his wish and fulfill it with love and respect,” she shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
Following this post, Hogan’s daughter, Brooke, offered to pay for an autopsy to address any speculation surrounding her father’s death.
“I’m glad to see that my dad has not been cremated and that Sky is waiting because of family questions,” Brooke wrote in an Instagram story. “With all of the speculation and uncertainty of my dad’s death, I want to personally offer to pay for an autopsy if that’s what it takes to get it done. My dad’s dignity and legacy deserves it.”
Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition causing an irregular heart rate, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer affecting white blood cells, according to officials.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the crowd during the World Wrestling Entertainment Crown Jewel pay-per-view at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh Nov. 2, 2018. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty Images)
Brooke decided not to attend her father’s funeral, stating, “My father hated the morbidity of funerals. He didn’t want one. And although I know people grieve in many ways – and I’m so grateful for all celebrations and events organized to honor him, as his daughter, I had to make my own decision to honor him the best and most genuine way I knew how…privately…the way that made me feel the closest to him.”
Describing Hogan’s funeral as a “celebration of life,” Sky referred to it as “one of the most beautiful and moving days I have ever experienced.”
Hulk Hogan died last month at the age of 71. (Al Dunlop/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
“In the same church where we were married and baptized together, we gathered with family, friends, and loved ones to honor a life that touched millions. The church was filled with stories… some that brought tears, others that made us laugh through those tears… and with every memory shared, you could feel the love that surrounded him,” Sky wrote.
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