After decades of Hollywood living, Paul Hogan—the legendary Crocodile Dundee star—has started to think more seriously about going back to where it all began: Australia.
Now 85 years old, Hogan has opened up about his wish to spend the final chapter of his life on home soil, surrounded by the place and people he holds closest to his heart.
Longing for the Homeland
Though he’s lived in Los Angeles since the 1990s, Hogan has never quite shaken the pull of Australia.
In a recent conversation with 7NEWS, the actor shared his deep desire to return for good.
“I want to die here,” he said with a grin, adding, “I’m antique now—time just slips away.”
For Hogan, the plan is clear: get back home as soon as possible, with his final wish being to have his ashes scattered off Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.
A Visit That Sparked a Turning Point
Earlier this year in May, Hogan returned to Australia for a one-month holiday, and that trip stirred emotions and reflections that seem to have stuck.
While he’s made fleeting visits in the past, this one felt different.
Reports suggest the experience might have been a wake-up call—not just for Hogan, but also for his son Chance, who may now understand the importance of his father’s connection to his birthplace.
A Father’s Loyalty Keeps Him in the U.S.
Even though his heart belongs to Australia, Hogan says he remains in the U.S. for one crucial reason: his son, Chance.
Now 27, Chance has been living with Hogan in Los Angeles since his parents divorced in 2014.
Hogan refers to him as his “troubled son” and says he’s committed to helping him find his footing in life and career.
“He’s still building up,” Hogan explained.
“Once he’s sorted, I’ll be back. Unless he comes with me, I’ll be back sooner.”
Hopes for a Fresh Start in Australia
Despite everything tying him to L.A., Hogan seems more hopeful than ever that he’ll eventually make it back to Sydney.
According to a New Idea insider, both Hogan and Chance benefited greatly from their recent trip Down Under.
“Paul felt healthier than he had in months,” the source shared, adding that Chance finally recognized the emotional and physical boost his father got from being home.
“He knows staying in Australia could extend Paul’s life.”
A Complicated Father-Son Relationship
Hogan hasn’t shied away from acknowledging the ups and downs in his relationship with Chance.
Speaking to Today show’s Richard Wilkins, the actor admitted he’s doing his best to support his son despite the media frenzy that often surrounds him.
“He knows they’re watching and he puts on a show for them,” Hogan said, defending Chance against some of the negative press he’s received.
Earlier this year, Chance caused concern after posting unsettling videos of himself drinking wine and slurring his words in public.
Career, Family, and Duty Keep Him Stateside
When asked whether he’d move back to Australia immediately, Hogan didn’t hesitate—“Oh, tomorrow,” he said.
But with business obligations and his son’s future still being figured out, he knows he has to stay in Los Angeles a little longer.
“It’s where I belong,” he said about Australia, “but I’ve got reasons to be here for now.”
Fame, Sacrifice, and an Enduring Connection
Paul Hogan left Australia behind following the global success of Crocodile Dundee back in 1986, and life in L.A. became his norm.
He settled there with his former wife and co-star, Linda Kozlowski, and raised Chance in the United States.
But now, decades later, the pull of Sydney’s sun, sea, and soul has never been stronger.
Whether he returns permanently or not, it’s clear Hogan’s heart never really left Australia.
And if he gets his way, the final pages of his life story will be written where it all began—under the Sydney sky.