Brooke Hogan has opened up about why she did not attend her dad Hulk Hogan's funeral service in Florida and how she honored him through her children. The late legendary pro wrestler was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Clearwater, Florida, on Aug. 5, less than two weeks after his death at 71 from a heart attack on July 24.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WJW) — Brooke Hogan is speaking out about why she chose not to attend her father Hulk Hogan’s funeral. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of a heart attack on July 24 at age 71. He was laid to rest during a private service at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Clearwater, Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 5.