Nollywood actor Yul Edochie is under fire for a tribute he posted mourning the reported death of American wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who allegedly died at 71 following a cardiac arrest.
Hogan’s death comes just weeks after his wife, Sky Daily, dismissed rumours that the former wrestler was in a coma, stating that his heart remained strong as he recovered from several surgeries.
Reacting on Instagram, Yul expressed sorrow over the supposed loss, calling Hogan a cherished figure from his childhood.
“This one pain. What a life. He was our childhood hero. Rest well, Legendary Hulk Hogan,” Yul wrote.
However, his post quickly sparked outrage among followers, who questioned the authenticity of his mourning and accused him of being insincere and hypocritical.
Many critics referenced past controversies, particularly Yul’s comments describing the year he lost his teenage son as the “best year” of his life—a statement that many still find insensitive.
“This one pain you, but the year your son died, you said it’s your best year. Don’t worry, Jagaban will fix it,” user @orikoejiro commented.
Another user, @yvonnnash, added: “You criticised people for mourning celebrities they didn’t know. Now you’re doing the same? Uncle Tom passed recently—you said nothing. But here you are.”
Yul’s post has reignited debates around celebrity mourning culture and the blurred lines between public grief and personal authenticity.
