Hulk Hogan's mother died at age 88

Hulk Hogan's mother, Ruth Bollea, has died at age 88. "It's been a tough day," Hogan wrote on his Twitter page late Friday night. "My mom passed today. She was my biggest fan. I love her so much. Happy New Year's to everyone." You can read more from Hogan at Twitter.com/hulkhogan4real.

Powell's POV: Our condolences to the Hogan/Bollea family. Thanks to Stephen Wilton for passing along the story.