

WWE legend Hulk Hogan owns a beach shop where he sells his WWE and pro wrestling items and collectibles. The shop is situated in Orlando, Florida. The storekeeper of the shop, Ronald, recently passed away. He was not only Hogan’s employee but his good friend as well.
Losing his close friend has broken his heart. Just a while ago, he shared this saddening news with his fans and paid homage to his dear friend on social media.
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Hulk Hogan leaves a heartfelt message to his deceased friend
Taking to his official Twitter handle, The Hulkster said one last goodbye to his beloved employee cum close friend with a hearty tweet. In his post, he disclosed he lost his dear friend on the morning of March 28, 2023. He mentioned he is “sad” to lose “a great person.”
With very heavy hearts we are sad to say that we lost a great person. Lou also known as Ronald past away this morning. We will be closed today at the Orlando Store. He brought a smile to everyone’s face and loved helping people. We love and will miss you forever. RIP Ronald! pic.twitter.com/NMWszyyeQx
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 28, 2023
Hogan added that Ronald, who also went by the name Lou, “loved helping people and brought a smile to everyone’s face.” He also mentioned that his late friend will be missed a lot. To pay respect to the departed soul, the Florida beach shop was closed for a day.
The WWE Universe sends condolences for Hogan’s late friend
The Hulkster’s fans joined him in his tribute to his late friend. Many fans left their condolences for the departed soul on social media. Here are some of the fans’ comments on Hogan’s Twitter post.
My Condolences and all of you guys and his family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
— cpollard1210@gmail.com (@cpollard1210) March 29, 2023
My thoughts and prayers with you and his family
— Brad Fisher (@godsmessenger30) March 28, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear this, praying for his family, co-workers, and friends.
— Sean Daniels (@SeanADaniels) March 29, 2023
Condolences and prayers to you and his family! Sad to hear of anyone’s passing ! 🙏🙌
— BC (@CrawleyJr) March 28, 2023
Fans talk about their experience with the late Ronald when they had the chance to meet him.
RIP. Solid dude. I was supposed to come back and buy 4 more wrestling belts from you man. 😞
— Gucci Ghandi (@therealcheema) March 28, 2023
@HulkHogan So sorry to hear this Brother! He helped my family and I when we was in Orlando last July!!! RIP Ronald
— Mitch Toretta (@MitchToretta) March 29, 2023
Awe that's terrible news. He was awesome to us every time I have been in the store. Chatted and had a great time. Surely going to be missed.
— Krystle Elliott (@Kstyle1515) March 29, 2023
Hulk. This guy made my first and only visit (soo far) to your Orlando store very magical! He hooked it up! I was looking forward to possibly seeing him again this year when I return to Orlando!! R.I.P.
— Bobby (@BoBBoTheKlown) March 29, 2023
Met him briefly at the store a couple weeks ago. Hate to hear this. Prayers.
— Rodney (@rlellison1076) March 28, 2023
Omg I met him last May when my hubby and I stopped by while on vacay. Such a sweet guy. So sorry for your loss❤️
— Dj (@Briideoffrankie) March 28, 2023
This was not the only close friend the 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion has lost in the past couple of months. Another of his dear friend also passed away recently. The deceased friend, who was also a well-known figure in the pro wrestling industry, left the world a couple of months back.

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The two-time Hall of Famer was stunned by the untimely demise of his close friend, Lanny Poffo. Poffo died last year on February 2, 2022. While talking about his friend’s death was very hard, Hogan managed to pour his heart out in his tweet.
Hogan mentioned that just a week before the tragic incident, the two spent quite a tie with each other over the phone.
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Our condolences go out to Hulk Hogan and Ronald’s loved ones in this tough time.
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