Following the announcement last month that the retired WWE star had passed away, Hulk Hogan’s family and friends are said to have gathered in Florida for a funeral service.
The late Hulk Hogan’s family and friends are said to have gathered together at a private funeral this week. Loved ones in attendance commemorated the retired wrestler’s life, with pallbearers seen sporting an apparent tribute to him.
It was announced last month that Hulk, who was born Terry Gene Bollea, had died, aged 71, on July 24. It has since been reported that he died from acute myocardial infarction, known as a heart attack, and that he had a history of the heart condition atrial fibrillation as well as of leukemia CLL.
He is now said to have gathered with his family and friends for a memorial service this week in Florida. It’s believed that some famous people were present, and that pallbearers wore Hulk tributes in their costumes.
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According to People, loved ones gathered for a funeral on Tuesday. It’s yet to be revealed which relatives were in attendance for the service in Florida though.
According to the report, the funeral home in Clearwater, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park &, was where the service took place. When Hulk passed away, he had been residing in the city.
Pallbearers carrying the coffin at this week’s private service can be seen in a photo that was released by the outlet. The pallbearers were each seen wearing a yellow rose in their jackets to commemorate the occasion, dressed in black.
It’s thought that the roses were worn in tribute to Hulk, as reported by the Daily Mail. They are considered to have been a reference to his wrestling career, with yellow having been one of his signature colours for outfits when he competed.
Mourners at the service are thought to have included others associated with WWE. According to People, some potential guests were seen disembarking a plane prior to the service.
Former CEO Stephanie McMahon, who is said to have also been seen leaving the plane, was among the former wrestlers Triple H, also known as Paul Michael Levesque, according to the outlet. Kid Rock and Theo Von, according to reports, were also present.
It was previously reported that, according to his official death certificate released last week, he would be cremated, though it remains unclear when such a service would take place. It had been suggested that the service is expected to be held at the Bay Area Crematory in Clearwater.
However, it was later stated that the late media personality’s cremation would be a public or private service. Additionally, it was not clear whether it would contain elements of both.
As previously reported, a spokesperson for the medical examiner’s office confirmed a request for cremation to Page Six. As quoted in an article released by the outlet on July 31, they said: “I am not aware when Mr. Bollea will be cremated, only that we received a request for cremation approval.”
Source: Mirror
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