Sky Hogan Sets the Record Straight: Ric Flair’s Claims About Hulk Hogan's Death Are Wrong
Hulk Hogan’s widow, Sky Hogan, has publicly refuted Ric Flair’s recent comments about the circumstances surrounding the WWE legend’s passing, emphasizing that Hogan did not die due to street drug use.
What Flair Said
During an appearance on the Double Coverage podcast, Ric Flair claimed he had spoken with Hogan shortly before his death and suggested doctors had stopped prescribing necessary medications. Flair implied Hogan then turned to unconventional means to access what he needed to manage his health.
Sky Hogan’s Response
Speaking to TMZ, Sky Hogan flatly denied Flair’s account. She explained that:
- Hogan was under regular care at Morton Plant Hospital in Florida.
- A medication adjustment was made by doctors after a neck procedure to avoid impacting his lungs.
- Hogan did not speak with Flair the day before he passed away.
Sky added that Flair was likely misinformed or misunderstood what he’d heard.
No Bad Blood—Just Clarity
Per TMZ, the Hogan family isn’t angry with Flair. They acknowledge the friendship between the two icons but wanted to ensure fans understood that Flair’s version was incorrect and not reflective of Hogan’s actual medical situation.
Remembering The Immortal
Hulk Hogan—multiple-time world champion in WWE and WCW—was the face of Vince McMahon’s national expansion in the 1980s. He entered the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 (individual) and again in 2020 as part of the nWo. Hogan passed away on July 24 at age 71 due to a heart attack.
Flair’s Post-Ring Chapter
Ric Flair wrestled his last match in 2022, teaming with Andrade against Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, and is also a two-time WWE Hall of Famer (2008 individual, 2012 Four Horsemen). For years, Flair’s record 16 world titles stood as the benchmark—until John Cena surpassed it at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, defeating Cody Rhodes to claim his 17th world championship.
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This is a delicate moment where accuracy matters more than hot takes. Sky Hogan’s on-the-record clarification should end speculation about “street drugs” and refocus the conversation on Hogan’s actual medical care and legacy. Flair’s comments read like a mix of concern and hearsay—but when the family and hospital oversight are clear, that’s where the story should land.
If anything, this underscores a bigger lesson in wrestling media: verify, then amplify—especially when discussing a legend’s final days.
