Misryoum reports that Hulk Hogan’s widow, Sky, has shared the death of her father Kirk from colon cancer, months after another family loss.
A fresh wave of grief has struck the Hogan family, with Hulk Hogan’s widow Sky announcing the death of her father nearly a year after the wrestling legend’s passing.
Sky revealed that her father, Kirk, died on Wednesday following a battle with colon cancer. In her message to followers, she described the past 12 months as “gutted,” coming after the earlier loss of her husband, Hogan, who died last July.
The timing has made the news especially painful for Sky, as she said she has been dealing with the combined weight of losing both her husband and her father within the same year.
Meanwhile. Sky also paid tribute to her father’s care during his final months. thanking his wife. Robin. for looking after him through the illness.. She reflected on Kirk as an outdoorsman who loved activities such as hiking. camping. canoeing and wildlife. and on how those passions shaped her childhood memories.
Sky’s post also included condolences from within the family. Hogan’s son, Nick, responded to her announcement, saying he was sorry and that they all loved Kirk deeply.
This tragedy underscores how quickly personal lives can be reshaped, even in the wake of major public milestones and worldwide attention. For fans, it also serves as a reminder that behind the headlines, the people connected to sports icons continue to face real, private losses.
Hogan died in July last year after cardiac arrest in Florida, a death that followed years of headlines surrounding the family. Earlier, Sky and Hogan married in September 2023, and Sky has previously said she believed they had more time despite health concerns.
The wider family situation has been complex in the years leading up to Hogan’s death. including reported estrangement involving Brooke and the choice by Brooke not to attend wedding events connected to her father.. Misryoum notes that. while those details have been discussed publicly. Sky’s latest message centers on her father’s passing and the memories she shared with him.
For many observers, the focus now is on the family’s attempt to grieve in the open while staying grounded in the personal stories that mattered most to them. In this context, Sky’s tribute to Kirk’s life and character is likely to resonate as much as the announcement itself.