The recent passing of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has brought to light a deeply personal and tragic revelation: he never had the opportunity to meet his daughter Brooke Hogan’s five-month-old twins, Oliver Andrew and Molly Genes, due to a prolonged period of family estrangement. This heartbreaking detail emerged through an interview with Brooke’s husband, Steven Oleksy, shedding light on the complexities of the wrestling legend’s private life.
Steven Oleksy, 39, candidly disclosed in an interview published on August 1 that Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, expressed “no interest” in connecting with the newborns. This claim paints a somber picture of the strained relationship between the father and daughter, a rift that appears to have persisted despite attempts at reconciliation by family members.
According to Oleksy, efforts were made approximately a month and a half after the twins’ birth to arrange a meeting between the legendary wrestler and his grandchildren. However, these attempts proved futile, leaving a poignant void in what could have been a cherished family connection before Hogan’s death on July 24 at age 71, following a heart attack.
The family’s public struggles are not new. Reports from as early as 2025 indicated a significant family estrangement involving Brooke Hogan, her mother Linda Hogan, and brother Nick Hogan. This wider family discord seemingly predated, or at least exacerbated, the specific issues between Hulk and Brooke, forming a complex backdrop to their unresolved differences.
Oleksy, who married Brooke in 2022, also revealed that a plan had been in place for Hulk to visit the twins in the company of Brooke’s brother. Regrettably, this anticipated reunion never materialized, further underscoring the deep divisions that characterized their later years. The inability to bridge these gaps before Hogan’s passing adds a layer of sorrow to his legacy.
Interestingly, an insider suggested in March that “Terry not speaking to Brooke is a much more recent thing,” implying the estrangement was not a lifelong issue. The source also indicated that Hulk himself “tells people he doesn’t specifically know why Brooke won’t speak to him,” presenting a nuanced view of the conflict where both parties might have felt misunderstood.
Many speculate that the tumultuous 2007 divorce between Hulk Hogan and Brooke’s mother, Linda Hogan, after over two decades of marriage, significantly impacted his relationship with his daughter. This public and messy separation, followed by Hulk’s remarriage in 2023, could have created lasting emotional scars that proved difficult to heal, contributing to the ultimate family estrangement.
Brooke Hogan previously addressed the public speculation surrounding her family life, writing on Instagram in March 2025, “I try very hard to ignore issues surrounding my family in hopes I might have peace in my life.” Her statement reflects a desire for privacy amidst the intense media scrutiny, hinting at the profound emotional toll the family drama has taken.
The tragic narrative of a wrestling icon who passed without meeting his grandchildren, against a backdrop of long-standing family discord and public scrutiny, serves as a poignant reminder of the personal challenges faced by even the most famous figures. The unanswered questions surrounding the ultimate reasons for their fractured relationship leave a somber note on the otherwise larger-than-life story of Hulk Hogan.
