The Three Women Who Wrestled Hulk Hogan's Heart: Inside The Marriages Of Linda, Jennifer, And Sky Daily
The world of professional wrestling and reality television was stunned by the news of Terry Gene Bollea, better known as the legendary Hulk Hogan, passing away on July 24, 2025, from a heart attack. As of today, December 22, 2025, the focus has shifted from his iconic career to his personal life, specifically the three women who stood by the "Hulkster" throughout his tumultuous journey: Linda Hogan, Jennifer McDaniel, and his final wife, Sky Daily. Hogan's three marriages span decades, marked by reality TV fame, devastating divorce settlements, and, ultimately, a new chapter in his final years. The details of his $25 million estate and the potential legal battles involving his widow and children have brought his entire marital history back into the spotlight.
Hulk Hogan, a titan of the WWE and a global pop culture icon, sought stability in a life defined by chaos and spectacle. His relationships were as public as his wrestling matches, with each wife playing a distinct role in the narrative of his life. From the infamous reality TV era with Linda to a decade-long second marriage with Jennifer, and finally, a quiet, spiritual union with Sky Daily, the history of Hulk Hogan's wives is a compelling story of fame, fortune, and family.
The Complete Biography of Hulk Hogan's Wives
Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) was married three times. Here is a detailed look at the three women who shared his life, including his final wife, Sky Daily, who is now navigating the aftermath of his passing.
- First Wife: Linda Hogan (Linda Marie Claridge)
- Born: August 24, 1959
- Profession: American television personality, actress, and author.
- Marriage Date: December 18, 1983
- Divorce Date: July 28, 2009
- Children: Brooke Ellen Bollea (b. May 5, 1988) and Nicholas Anthony Bollea (b. July 27, 1990).
- Key Entity: The marriage was famously chronicled on the VH1 reality series Hogan Knows Best.
- Second Wife: Jennifer McDaniel
- Born: May 13, 1974
- Profession: Qualified makeup artist.
- Marriage Date: December 14, 2010
- Divorce Date: Early 2021 (Divorce was finalized discreetly).
- Children: None together.
- Key Entity: Their relationship began shortly after Hogan’s tumultuous first divorce and lasted for over a decade, providing a period of relative calm away from the reality TV cameras.
- Third (Current) Wife: Sky Daily Hogan
- Born: July 17, 1978
- Profession: Yoga instructor and accountant.
- Marriage Date: September 22, 2023
- Divorce Date: Ended by Hogan's death on July 24, 2025.
- Children: Sky has three children from a previous relationship.
- Key Entity: Sky Daily was Hogan's partner in his final years, sharing a spiritual connection and marrying him less than a year before his passing.
The Devastating Fallout: Divorce Settlements and Financial Ruin
Hulk Hogan's first divorce from Linda Hogan (Linda Bollea) became a cautionary tale in celebrity divorce law, resulting in one of the most financially crippling settlements in wrestling history. After 26 years of marriage, the split was highly publicized and emotionally charged, largely due to the exposure from their reality show, Hogan Knows Best.
The settlement was a massive blow to Hogan's net worth at the time. Linda reportedly walked away with approximately 70% of the couple's liquid assets. This included a $3 million property settlement from the sale of their Pinellas County homes and a total payout estimated to be around $7.44 million. Hogan did not have to pay alimony, but the division of assets fundamentally reshaped his financial standing, forcing him to rebuild his wealth through new ventures and endorsements.
His second marriage to Jennifer McDaniel was significantly less public and ended more quietly. The divorce was finalized in 2021, and while the exact financial terms were kept private, it was a far less dramatic affair than his first split. The end of this marriage paved the way for the wrestling legend to meet his third and final wife, Sky Daily.
Sky Daily: The Final Chapter and the Estate Battle
Hulk Hogan's relationship with Sky Daily began in 2022 and quickly became serious. Daily, a yoga instructor and accountant, was 25 years his junior. Their relationship was characterized by a focus on spirituality, with Hogan publicly speaking about how Daily helped him find peace and a stronger connection to his faith. They were married in a small, intimate ceremony at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida, in September 2023.
This final marriage, though short-lived, is now central to the potential legal drama surrounding his $25 million estate. Hogan's death on July 24, 2025, from acute myocardial infarction (a heart attack), has set the stage for a potential estate battle.
Under Florida inheritance laws, a surviving spouse like Sky Daily is poised to claim a significant portion of the estate, potentially up to 30%, which could be challenged by Hogan's two biological children, Brooke Bollea and Nicholas Bollea. The complexity of Florida law, coupled with the fragile relationships between his children and his final wife, suggests that Hogan's final fight may be over his wealth, not in the ring.
Hulk Hogan’s Children and Legacy Entities
Beyond his wives, two other key entities are inextricably linked to Hogan’s legacy: his children, Brooke and Nick Bollea, both of whom were featured prominently on Hogan Knows Best. Their lives have also been marked by controversy and public scrutiny, often intertwined with their famous father's public image.
Brooke Ellen Bollea: Born in 1988, Brooke is known for her career as a singer, television personality, and occasional wrestler. She has recently been in the news for welcoming twins, making Hogan a grandfather shortly before his death.
Nicholas Anthony Bollea: Born in 1990, Nick gained notoriety for a high-profile car accident in 2007 that resulted in serious injury to his passenger. Nick has since pursued a career in professional drifting and racing.
The relationship between Hogan’s children and his final wife, Sky Daily, has been reported as strained, with his daughter, Brooke, reportedly removing herself from the wedding ceremony. This family tension, combined with the substantial $25 million net worth Hogan held at the time of his passing, means that the legal proceedings following his death will likely be as public and dramatic as his life was.
The story of Hulk Hogan’s wives is a mirror reflecting the dramatic arc of his life. From the excesses of reality TV and a calamitous divorce to a quiet, spiritual final union, each woman defined a different era of the wrestling icon’s journey. As the legal battle over his estate unfolds, the world will watch to see how the legacy of Terry Gene Bollea—the man behind the Hulkamania—is finally settled.
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