After a loved one’s cancer journey has ended in their death, life’s holidays and milestones can take on an especially poignant air. That seems to be the case for Cecily Chapman, Beth Chapman’s second child and first daughter, on her first Fourth of July since her mom’s passing.
Cecily posted on Instagram a heartwarming photo of her Beth, the acclaimed TV crimefighter and wife of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, dressed up in red white and blue to celebrate a Fourth of July past, with the caption of kiss, star, and heart emojis.
Supporters took to the post to lend words of comfort and wisdom, and to share their own journeys coping with her loss. “So happy to have met your Momma in Colorado. Truly sorry for your loss. Keep moving forward she would want you too. Love you all!”
“Still can't believe she's gone. I never met her but felt a connection to her.”
“So many are affected by your mom’s passing… Its like we all know her and we all are feeling it bad!!! I know u will be ok boo… Hang in there ”
“I’ve admired her since the beginning. She was kind but took no crap. The world just won’t be the same without her.”
One supporter simply wrote, “THE baddest & classiest lady EVER!!”
Cecily also posted an up-close photo of her with her mom, Beth smiling and a pair of cool dark sunglasses. The photo had no caption, but clearly showed Cecily’s attempt to share a little bit of her mom’s joyful spirit.
Supporters who know how hard the loss is on Beth’s children commented on the photo. “I am sorry for your loss. Your family came on my TV right after my husband passed in 2004 I was 38 and spiraling into depression and drugs. I listened to what your mom and dad said every week and been clean ever since. Thank you for sharing them with us. God bless,” wrote one person who drew on Beth for inspiration.
Cecily Chapman, 26
“Been watching your momma & laughing at her antics. DTBH is on its own channel 24/7 on Pluto tv,” commented another.
One supporter wrote about Cecily’s special likeness to Beth. “You are literally your mums twin I'm so very sorry such a beautiful women and incredible soul sending you all the hugs and love from England”
And another thanked Cecily for keeping her mom’s spirit alive by posting photos of her online. “Two gorgeous lady's right there! Cecily keep your mom's light on keep posting pictures and videos it's amazing tell her story to others you could really help someone tell them that your mom was like Mike Tyson she fought for life because that's how much she loved her family! Much love.”
In another reminiscent post, Cecily wrote “I miss her beautiful smile [heart]” alongside a photo of Beth posing with Cecily and a group of friends in a restaurant. In it, Beth is looks joyful as she hugs the others.
Supporters sent their love and prayers to the star’s daughter. “[praying emoji] for you love. I lost my mom exactly 7 months ago yesterday to cancer…. it's hard. I pray a lot.”
“Just know, that beautiful smile is always with you shinning down from heaven. Rip Beth. She is pain free now.”
And one related to Cecily’s loss by talking about the loss of her own mom. “Oh hon, I lost my mom on Jan 25, 2018, on my birthday. I can't tell you how much a feel your pain and sorrow. Your momma was a gift to all! Amazing how many lives she has touched. Keep sharing your feeelings! It healthy and you have an army of love and support behind you!”
Beth and Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman
When a loved one’s cancer journey ends with death, their adult children will often utilize social media to express their grief, and appreciation of the parent who’s passed. That’s certainly the case with three children of acclaimed bounty hunter and TV crimefighter Beth Chapman, 51, whose loss has been sorely felt by Cecily, Bonnie and Garry Dee.
Cecily Chapman, Beth’s oldest daughter from her first marriage to Keith Barmore.
We’ve already heard from Bonnie and Garry Dee, Beth’s two children by her husband Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman. And these aren’t the first post from Cecily, 26, who is Beth’s from her brief first marriage to Dog’s friend Keith Barmore, but was adopted by Dog.
This week Cecily posted four heartwarming photos on Instagram of her mom, photos which hearkened back to the good times before Beth’s cancer journey became all-consuming. The first photo shows Cecily, Beth and Dog, arms linked, in a mysterious basement.
Cecily accompanied the image with another image of hands praying and holding a rose.
In the second picture provided by Cecily, we see Duane and Beth smiling at what must be a book signing event for Dog’s tome “Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given”. Here, Beth is all smiles.
The third photo shared by Cecily marks Beth’s passing and says, simply, “We will miss you Beth.”
Finally, the last image on Cecily’s story came from October of last year, when she snapped a picture of her mom and Duane’s feet. Her own ripped jeans showed in the foreground, and she wrote the words: “It’s a lifestyle” over the picture, and added a poignant image of crying piglet.
The photo was snapped shortly before Beth learned that her cancer had returned.
Beth Chapman strikes a pose in a publicity still for her new show “Dog’s Most Wanted”. Her fans fear for her health as she’s forgoing chemotherapy.
Touchingly, it was Cecily whom Beth chose to recognize in her final Instagram post before her untimely death. Just a week before she died, Beth shared a smiling photo of Cecily on her birthday. Beth remarked in commentary accompanying the photo: "My sunshine ! Turns 26 today.”
Beth recently shared this cheeky selfie as she headed out for a walk on the Hawaii beach with her beloved dog.
Beth went on to remark that Cecily is "A true beauty with street smarts she's reliable dependable trustworthy and true a bit devious but that comes from her up bringing she's clever and sassy.. but you'll find no one more loyal to family then she [is]! Through thick and through thin all out or all in we have muddled through this together … Celebrating Her Birthday today I'm reminded what great sacrifices she makes for family every day … Your are loved beyond words Cecily savannah you stay sweet. {or you'll answer to yo mama}.”
Beth is pensive behind the wheel in a publicity still from her new show “Dog’s Most Wanted”.
Cecily has one older half brother named Dominic from a relationship Beth had in high school. Dominic was born when Beth was 17 and was taken by the state. Dog later tracked him down once Dog and Beth were married.
Beth and Dog hold hands in an expression of love in a picture from their new show “Dog’s Most Wanted.”
As for Beth, she’ll be remembered in a second memorial service in Colorado later this month. Dog posted on Twitter two days ago a photo of Beth sprouting angel wings while wrapping her arms around Duane, who is throwing flower petals into the wind. The meme reads "Goodbye (for now)" at the top and "In loving memory of Beth Chapman," at the bottom. The posting also included details for Beth's Colorado memorial, "July 13, 2019 Heritage Christian Center, 14401 E. Exposition Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80012 Doors open at 1:00 Service starts at 2:00."
Beth died after a long struggle with cancer. When she learned her cancer had returned in late 2018, she decided to forego chemotherapy and place her faith in the Lord. “Chemotherapy is not my bag,” she told assembled congregants at the Source Church in Bradenton, Florida on Mothers Day.
