Dog The Bounty Hunter’s wife Francie looks unrecognizable with bold new look and facial piercing in rare close-up photo
DOG the Bounty Hunter's wife Francie has looked nearly unrecognizable with a bold new look and a facial piercing in a rare close-up photo.
The famed bounty hunter, 70, posted the snapshot on Instagram over the weekend as part of a second wedding anniversary tribute dedicated to Francie, 54.
The selfie captured Dog, born Duane Chapman, giving the camera his standard gruff facade as his new wife showed off a warm smile.
Francie also sported straightened hair in the pic, instead of her usual curly locks, and flaunted a shiny new upper lip piercing as she grinned for the wedding anniversary photo.
The former A&E star donned black sunglasses and a turquoise beaded necklace as his signature, long blond hair fell down over his shirt.
Dog captioned the post with a heartfelt message, writing: "My dearest Francie, I love you so much more every single day and you love me with an unconditional love (except for what you said about the sawzall & my cajones )."
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He continued: "You allow me to honor Beth whenever I need to as I do you about honoring Bob. Francie you have brought me closer to Jesus and my destiny as an evangelist."
The reality TV star concluded by adding: "I weep as I write this, I love you my Honey forever. Happy second anniversary Mrs Boss Dog !! Your husband Duane Dog Chapman!!"
Dog the Bounty Hunter fans rushed to the post's comment section to congratulate the couple on their anniversary.
One person wrote: "How blessed you are to find TWO true loves in your lifetime! Happy anniversary!"
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Another fan commented: "Love this that’s you both alow [sic] each other space to speak about past partners incredible love you dog."
"Blessings to you both. God is good!" added a third.
While a fourth commenter remarked: "So happy for you both, happy anniversary you beautiful people."
Dog responded to his fans: "Thank you so much to all my friends that have been so gracious and loving to Francie and I we really do love y'all too again aloha."
RESTORED AND REDEEMED
Recently, Dog revealed he has a secret son named Jon in a shocking post on the fourth anniversary of his late wife Beth Chapman’s death.
In the Instagram post, Dog shared a snapshot of his son Jon with his wife, Jodi.
In the snapshot, Jon wore sunglasses and had a cap over his head as his arm was wrapped around the back of his partner.
Jodi also wore sunglasses as she smiled at the camera with her hubby.
Dog celebrated his son's birthday and shared in his lengthy post: "For the last four years, this day was a terrible reminder of one of the greatest losses of my life.
"But God redeemed this day when I discovered my son Jon, who I just met recently, was born on this day."
He went on: "So now instead of sorrow, this day has a new meaning. This is my son Jon and his wife Jodi."
The Dog's Most Wanted star promised to tell "the whole story of Jon" in his upcoming new book, Nine Lives and Counting.
He concluded: "For anyone who has suffered a terrible loss, please know God restores and redeems."
REMEMBERING BETH
After dating on and off since they first met in 1986, Dog married Beth in 2006.
Beth starred with her spouse on the A&E reality series, which aired from 2004 to 2012.
The Dog and Beth: On the Hunt star was first diagnosed with stage two throat cancer in November 2017 before her health worsened to stage four.
The pair were together until her death on June 26, 2019.
Dog confirmed her death and tweeted at the time: "It’s 5:32 in Hawaii, this is the time she would wake up to go hike Koko Head mountain.
"Only today, she hiked the stairway to heaven. We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side."
A rep told People that Dog's sidekick died peacefully surrounded by her family.
WGN America also released the statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that Beth Chapman lost her battle with cancer today.
"She was an exceptional woman, fiercely loyal and passionate about her family, and she was a true joy to work with.
"All of us at WGN America will miss her tremendously.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Duane, her family, loved ones, and millions of fans."
Between them, the couple had two children together, Bonnie, 24, and Garry, 22, but their family included another 10 children from previous marriages.
DOG'S PERSONAL LIFE
The TV personality has been married about five other times.
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His previous marriages included exes: La Fonda Sue Honeycutt, 70; Anne Tengell, 48; Lyssa Rae Brittain, 68; and Tawny Marie.
In September 2021, he married his sixth wife, Francie Frane.
