Huo Guang's matter has been a topic that the world's powerful officials cannot get around throughout the ages.
When Huo Guang died, the Huo family was destroyed due to the crime of rebellion. Huo Guang's wife Huo Xian and his son, nephew, son-in-law and other family members were all killed or committed suicide, except for his son-in-law Jin Shan who was pardoned for reporting Huo's rebellion. His daughter Huo Chengjun was also deposed.