Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday hit wrestlers, wrestling fans and Bay Area residents hard and it wasn’t long before tributes came pouring in honoring the life of the legendary wrestler.

In sports, living in Florida seems to be part of being a GOAT, from Tom Brady and Tiger Woods to Kelly Slater, Serena Williams and the late Hulk Hogan

So Beefcake was thinking of his friend Hogan — who had reportedly been dealing with several health issues — in the days leading up to his death Thursday morning at age 71, and in an interview with TMZ, Beefcake expressed regret about not being able to see him one last time.

Nick Hogan shared a tribute to his late father Hulk Hogan, as he remembered the former pro-wrestling star as the "best dad in the world."

Hulk Hogan and ex-wife Linda Hogan’s son Nick Hogan shared a heartfelt tribute two days after the WWE star died, saying he was the "most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for."

More heart-wrenching details continue to emerge about the final moments of Hulk Hogan as his ex-manager spilled some tea.

In the weeks leading up to his death at 71, Hulk Hogan made his final television appearance on 'Fox and Friends' in May, promoting his new venture, Real American Freestyle wrestling.Police in Florida have since issued a brief statement regarding his passing,