"Dog" Remembers Beth
- Duane “Dog” Chapman lost his wife, Beth, to stage four cancer last year; she was 51.
- Beth underwent chemotherapy to treat the disease, but ended her treatment, due to the negative side effects she experienced.
- After losing a spouse or a loved one to cancer, it’s important to reach out for help.
Duane “Dog” Chapman may be known for his gruff exterior, but the reality TV star shared a tender message about his late wife Beth on her birthday. Chapman lost his wife, Beth, to stage four lung cancer last year. He posted a sweet message on Instagram remembering Beth, who would’ve turned 53 years-old today.
Related: Duane “Dog” Chapman’s Realization Since Losing Wife, Beth, to Lung Cancer: “I’m No Longer Afraid to Die”
He wrote: “You are celebrating this day with Jesus and all his angels that’s the only thing that gets us through without you happy birthday Beth we miss you & love you.”
Beth was best known for her work alongside her husband on the reality TV show, Dog the Bounty Hunter. She was 51 years-old when she passed away in June 2019 after battling lung cancer. Her fight was documented on their reality TV show.
Beth’s Stage Four Lung Cancer
Following her diagnosis, the Chapmans dove into researching cancer treatments, to figure out what would give Beth the best chance of survival. The couple sought out multiple doctors and visited lead experts in the field of cancer care. Her doctors recommended chemotherapy, but noted that they were unsure of how the cancer would respond to the drugs used. Following their recommendation, Beth began chemotherapy.
Related: Duane “Dog Chapman” Reveals How He Supported Beth Chapman In Her Final Days Fighting Lung Cancer
She experienced painful side effects as a result of the treatment, which led her to stop pursuing chemotherapy. The treatment path was ultimately ineffective for Beth. In an interview with SurvivorNet, Chapman expressed his anger following the death of his wife. Anger is part of the grieving process for many. Chapman said, “We put people in [jail] for robbin’ banks and robbin’ grocery stores,” Dog said. “These doctors are robbin’ more than that.”
Coping With Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse or loved one to cancer can be devastating, and the grief may feel immeasurable. Resources like therapy, support groups, and leaning on close friends and family while grappling with grief are effective tools for helping yourself through a difficult time.
Related: Shannen Doherty’s Dear Friend is Perfect Example of the Kind of Sisterhood of Support Needed When Battling Metastatic Breast Cancer
It’s important to reach out for help when you need it – no one expects you to shoulder the weight of loss on your own. Following his own grieving process, Chapman found love again. It’s inspiring to see he continues to celebrate Beth and her memory, even as he continues to work through her passing.
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"Dog" Remembers Beth
- Duane “Dog” Chapman lost his wife, Beth, to stage four cancer last year; she was 51.
- Beth underwent chemotherapy to treat the disease, but ended her treatment, due to the negative side effects she experienced.
- After losing a spouse or a loved one to cancer, it’s important to reach out for help.
Duane “Dog” Chapman may be known for his gruff exterior, but the reality TV star shared a tender message about his late wife Beth on her birthday. Chapman
lost his wife, Beth, to stage four lung cancer last year. He posted a sweet message on Instagram remembering Beth, who would’ve turned 53 years-old today.
Related: Duane “Dog” Chapman’s Realization Since Losing Wife, Beth, to Lung Cancer: “I’m No Longer Afraid to Die”
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He wrote: “You are celebrating this day with Jesus and all his angels that’s the only thing that gets us through without you happy birthday Beth we miss you & love you.”
Beth was best known for her work alongside her husband on the reality TV show, Dog the Bounty Hunter. She was 51 years-old when she passed away in June 2019 after battling lung cancer. Her fight was documented on their reality TV show.
Beth’s Stage Four Lung Cancer
Following her diagnosis, the Chapmans dove into researching cancer treatments, to figure out what would give Beth the best chance of survival. The couple sought out multiple doctors and visited lead experts in the field of cancer care. Her doctors recommended chemotherapy, but noted that they were unsure of how the cancer would respond to the drugs used. Following their recommendation, Beth began chemotherapy.
Related: Duane “Dog Chapman” Reveals How He Supported Beth Chapman In Her Final Days Fighting Lung Cancer
She experienced painful side effects as a result of the treatment, which led her to stop pursuing chemotherapy. The treatment path was ultimately ineffective for Beth. In an interview with SurvivorNet, Chapman expressed his anger following the death of his wife. Anger is part of the grieving process for many. Chapman said, “We put people in [jail] for robbin’ banks and robbin’ grocery stores,” Dog said. “These doctors are robbin’ more than that.”
Coping With Losing a Spouse
Losing a spouse or loved one to cancer can be devastating, and the grief may feel immeasurable. Resources like therapy, support groups, and leaning on close friends and family while grappling with grief are effective tools for helping yourself through a difficult time.
Related: Shannen Doherty’s Dear Friend is Perfect Example of the Kind of Sisterhood of Support Needed When Battling Metastatic Breast Cancer
It’s important to reach out for help when you need it – no one expects you to shoulder the weight of loss on your own. Following his own grieving process, Chapman found love again. It’s inspiring to see he continues to celebrate Beth and her memory, even as he continues to work through her passing.
“Therapy Saved My Life”: After Losing A Loved One, Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
