Beth Chapman's Death Prompts Reactions From Celebs, Fans Online

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Fans and celebs alike are sharing their reactions and condolences to Beth Chapman's death online.

Beth, 51, died Wednesday while in a medically-induced coma after battling throat cancer.

Beth and her husband Duane "Dog" Chapman are best known for their TV show Dog the Bounty Hunter.

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Duane 'Dog' Chapman and countless fans of the hit TV show Dog The Bounty Hunter are mourning the loss of Duane's wife, Beth Chapman. Duane confirmed the news of her passing on his Twitter account earlier today:

"It’s 5:32 in Hawaii, this is the time she would wake up to go hike Koko Head mountain," he wrote. "Only today, she hiked the stairway to heaven. We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side." Beth's daughter Bonnie shared her father's tweet via Instagram Stories, as well.

Beth, who had been battling stage four throat cancer, was just 51 years old. She was hospitalized on Friday after she had difficulty breathing and briefly passed out, USA Today reports. Doctors then put her in a medically-induced coma to help spare her from pain while she receives treatment, family spokesperson Mona Wood-Sword told the Associated Press.

But it's not just Duane and Bonnie who have taken to social media to talk about Beth's passing; many fans and some pretty notable celebs have also shared their condolences on social media.

Actors Scott Baio and Isaiah Washinton both wrote sincere messages on their Twitter pages. "RIP Sweet @MrsdogC," Baio wrote "Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to @DogBountyHunter and his family." While Washington said, "RIP Beth Chapman."

Super Nanny star Jo Frost also sent a supportive tweet: "Sending you and your family strength and sympathy, my deepest condolences," she wrote. Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak Biermann, too, sent her love, as did Perez Hilton, who shared some personal texts with Beth, and Wynonna Judd, who shared a few pictures of herself with Beth.

Fans of Beth and Duane's TV show also sent an outpouring of love for Beth and her family. Duane has over 26,000 responses to his tweet announcing Beth's passing—most of which are from fans sharing their condolences and favorite memories of beth.

Emily Shiffer Emily Shiffer is a former digital web producer for Men’s Health and Prevention, and is currently a freelancer writer specializing in health, weight loss, and fitness.