Hulk Hogan thought about killing himself when his marriage ended. The legendary wrestler – real name Terry Bollea – got as far as picking up a gun to shoot himself when wife Linda Bollea filed for divorce after nearly 24 years together, following claims he had had an affair in 2007.
In his autobiography, ‘My Life Outside the Ring’, Hulk wrote:
“There were times when I thought that a whole bottle of pills would go down easy. Then I noticed the gun in my hand. I was careless with it… I kept my finger pressed right to that trigger… and if I moved that finger an inch in the right direction I would have blown my brains out.”
Hulk’s depression descended further when his son Nick was indicted on reckless driving charges. He had been involved in an accident which left his friend and passenger, John Graziano, with a broken skull and in need of lifelong medical care.
The incident happened after Nick and another friend were racing their cars, and Nick was sentenced to eight months in jail.
Hulk, 56, has also spoken of his dismay at Linda choosing to date Charlie Hill, a student 29 years her junior after their split. Charlie attended the same high school as Nick, 19, and the couple’s daughter, Brooke, 21.
Hulk felt “humiliated” to live in Tampa, Florida, and see his car driven by the teenager, but eventually he “took the high road” and “turned to Christ”.
Sad… I’d glad he took the high road.
sad….especially knowing that his children know this. yeah, they’re both adults now but that must hurt them to know what kind of thoughts went through their dad’s head.
really- it seems like he’s trying to garner some more attention and pity. It’s odd a man can date someone 20, 30, 40 years younger than them, but we pounce on a lady when she does the same. I’m not saying his wife was a saint, but give her a break. Hulk also admitted to cheating on his wife.
Lastly, I remember hearing those tapes of him talking to his son while he was in jail. Their talk focused on getting his son a reality show after he got out of jail , and saying the victim somehow deserved all the pain and injuries inflicted upon him. (those tapes were up on youtube).
Yes, this! From watching Brooke Knows Best, it appears that he might be happy with his new girlfriend. One can hope, anyway.
It is sad when anyone, whoever they may be, feels that low and sees no light at the end of the tunnel. Been there, many times over. May all of us feel the peace today.
Oh wow, I didn’t realize how close he came to ending it all…
Thankfully he’s found a way to make himself happy again. =]
He has always seemed like a good guy and a good father, I hope he finds happiness and peace. His wife on the other hand has a serious case of the crazies!
He seems like a good guy.
His family have been through a lot! I hope his relationship with Christ gives him the peace he deserves.
I would feel like that too if my significant other did what his wife did!!!!
I live in Tampa, he IS a good guy. Saw him a few times when he was going thru his divorce and he seemed so sad, it was heartbreaking. I think he is very caring and a good parent. I wish him a future filled with happiness.
You gotta feel for the man. I can totally understand the humilation comment. Can you imagine not only losing your spouse but then having it splashed over the tabs for everyone to read about ?
Ol’ Hulk seems like a good guy. He changed the face of Pro Wrestling, and even had a somewhat entertaining reality show. It’s such a shame that his wife left him, and then decided the best way to tell him was, well, not to tell him. The poor guy found out during a radio interview. Always liked him. Sad to hear how close to suicide he came.
His wife is some kind of pig.