NEW YORK – A writer who previously worked for Gawker Media, the company famously sued into bankruptcy by Hulk Hogan, faced severe social media backlash after posting a controversial tweet celebrating the WWE wrestler’s death. Yvette d’Entremont, also known as “SciBabe,” has since deleted the post, which drew widespread criticism for its “crass” nature.
Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 71, following a cardiac arrest.
D’Entremont’s initial tweet on X read, “So Hulk Hogan died. As a former Gawker writer (as are all Gawker writers thanks to Hulk Hogan), I won’t be the first or the last to say ‘f** that guy.’ Dance on any grave you want to, but this one’s mine.”
The tweet quickly reminded social media users of the infamous legal battle between Hogan and Gawker Media. In 2016, Hogan successfully sued Gawker for invasion of privacy after the organization published a private sex tape featuring the wrestler. A Florida jury awarded Hogan $140 million in damages, a verdict that ultimately led to Gawker Media filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Although the parties eventually settled for $31 million, the lawsuit effectively drove Gawker out of business. It was later revealed that tech billionaire Peter Thiel, whom Gawker had previously outed, had secretly funded Hogan’s lawsuit.
The backlash against d’Entremont was swift and intense. One individual lashed out, “Gawker was rubbish, and I took pleasure in its demise. You, on the other hand, take pleasure in someone’s death. How noble and kind of you.” Other comments included, “She is a bad person and now everybody knows it,” “Lol. You deleted your original post,” and “Karma will find you; it won’t be kind.”
Despite deleting the original post, d’Entremont continued to engage with critics, defending her stance. In a subsequent post, she wrote, “I also took immense pleasure reading the obituaries of Henry Kissinger and Rush Limbaugh, and I won’t apologize for those either.”
WWE issued a tribute to the legendary wrestler on their official X profile following the news of his passing: “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Former Gawker Writer Faces Backlash For Celebrating Hulk Hogan’s Death
