Bubba the Love Sponge Regrets Rift After Hulk Hogan’s Death: ‘It Was Mostly My Fault’ originally appeared on Parade. Hulk Hogan’s former friend, Todd Alan Clem (who now goes by Bubba the Love Sponge), has spoken out following the wrestling icon’s untimely death and admitted he has regrets about their falling out.

Hulk Hogan had a few estranged relationships that were never fixed before he died on Thursday, July 24. Among broken bonds included one with his former close pal Bubba the Love Sponge — who spoke out after the WWE legend's death to express regret for not fixing their friendship following a feud spanning more than a decade.

Brooke Hogan, the daughter of late wrestler Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife Linda, shared her first reaction to his death Tuesday. The retired wrestler-turned-actor and reality TV star died July 24 at his home in Clearwater,