Bubba Love Sponge Expresses Regret Over Unresolved Rift With Late Hulk Hogan

Todd 'Bubba the Love Sponge' Clem expressed deep regret over the estrangement and unresolved issues with his former close friend, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, following Hogan's death at 71. Their friendship ended amid a scandal in 2012 when a sex tape featuring Hogan and Clem's then-wife Heather Clem was leaked, leading to a highly publicized lawsuit against media outlet Gawker, which Hogan won, resulting in Gawker's bankruptcy. Bubba has taken responsibility for the rift, stating the problems were mostly his fault and lamenting that he never had the chance to apologize directly to Hogan. Despite the fallout, Bubba emphasized his enduring affection for Hogan's memory and expressed sorrow at losing a friend. In the weeks before Hogan's death, Bubba publicly speculated on Hogan's declining health, claims that were denied by Hogan's family and close associates. The situation highlights a complex relationship marked by personal and legal conflicts, ultimately overshadowed by Bubba's grief and regret.