Nick Hogan took to Instagram to pay tribute to his tribute, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, in a moving social media post.

Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s 35-year-old son, penned an emotional tribute to his late father over the weekend. Hulk Hogan, whose real name Terry Bollea, died Thursday in in Clearwater, Fla, at the age of 71. “My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero,” Nick posted to Instagram.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan. Terry Gene Bollea — known to millions as Hulk Hogan — was more than an icon in the ring. He was a man with a big heart and a genuine desire to help others. He was a proud supporter of my school… pic.twitter.com/DnohYBtpmD

For a generation of fans, Hulkamania was real. But the wrestling god of their youth turned out to be a mere mortal who leaves a complicated and sometimes ugly legacy