Hulk Hogan's loved ones 'gather for funeral service' as tribute to WWE star spotted

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.

Family and friends are now said to have come together for a service in his memory in Florida this week. It's thought that some celebrities were in attendance and that pallbearers wore a tribute to the Hulk in their outfits.

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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.

The outlet reports that the service took place at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Clearwater. Hulk had been living in the city at the time of his death.

A photo published by the outlet shows pallbearers carrying the coffin at the private service this week. Dressed in black suits, the pallbearers were each seen wearing a yellow rose in the lapels of their jackets for the occasion.

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.

The outlet said that they included former wrestler Triple H, also known as Paul Michael Levesque, with former CEO Stephanie McMahon, said to have also been seen leaving the plane. People reports that musician Kid Rock and comedian Theo Von were also in attendance.

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.

It was however stated at the time that it was unclear whether the cremation would be part of a public or private funeral for the late media personality. It was also unclear whether it would instead 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."

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