The death of pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan is now the subject of a potential legal battle as his family seeks answers about his final months.
Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, and son, Nick Bollea, recently filed paperwork in Pinellas County, Florida, asking the court for a 90-day extension to the statute of limitations. They are considering a medical malpractice lawsuit tied to the care Hogan received before his death on July 24th.
The 71-year-old died of a heart attack at his Clearwater Beach home. The medical examiner cited a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, calling it a natural death.
But red flags were raised when an occupational therapist at the scene told police that Hogan’s condition may have worsened due to improper medical care. Sky Daily confirmed that her husband’s phrenic nerve was damaged during a surgery earlier this year, severely affecting his breathing.
The family’s petition lists doctors from both Morton Plant Hospital, where Hogan passed, and Tampa General Hospital, where he had been treated.
Clearwater detectives say the case is still open, and they are reviewing records and speaking to witnesses.
Daily told the New York Post, “If you have shortness of breath for a long time, that makes you very sick. It’s something that wears on you, makes you weak.”
The family has not officially filed a lawsuit yet, but this legal step signals they’re getting ready to.
