Hulk Hogan's widow reveals reason behind delayed cremation; Brooke Hogan offers to pay for autopsy

The 71-year-old wrestling legend who died in July was honored at the church. (Mark Sims for Fox News Digital)

Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan was supposed to be cremated but was instead laid to rest earlier this week.

Hogan died July 24 at the age of 71, and his cremation was approved July 30, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.

Despite that and an official cause of death — a heart attack while battling other health issues — Sky Hogan, the wrestler's widow, said the family wants "every question" answered first.

Hulk Hogan talks to Saudi fans during WWE's "Crown Jewel" World Cup 2018 tournament at King Saud University stadium in Riyadh Nov. 2, 2018.  (Reuters/Faisal al Nasser)

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"[Hulk Hogan] chose cremation knowing this physical life is temporary and his heavenly body eternal. He has not yet been cremated, as our family is making sure every question about his medical care is answered first. Once we have that peace of mind, we will honor his wish and fulfill it with love and respect," she wrote on Instagram Wednesday.

After that post, Hogan's daughter, Brooke, offered to pay for the autopsy.

"I’m glad to see that my dad has not been cremated and that Sky is waiting because of family questions," Brooke wrote in an Instagram story. "With all of the speculation and uncertainty of my dad’s death, I want to personally offer to pay for an autopsy if that’s what it takes to get it done. My dad’s dignity and legacy deserves it."

Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes an irregular and rapid heart rate, and had chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a cancer that affects white blood cells, according to officials.

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