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Dog The Bounty Hunter followed larger-than-life personality Duane Chapman and his family, running between 2004 and 201210:00, 31 Aug 2025Dog The Bounty Hunter has been through some heartache(Image: Getty Images)Dog the Bounty Hunter was a smash-hit American reality show that followed Duane “The Dog ” Chapman, a notorious bounty hunter based in Honolulu, Hawaii, and his family as they chased wanted fugitives and navigated family dynamics.A viewer favourite, the show ran for eight seasons and almost 10 years between 2004 to 2012. Over Dog’s career, he captured more than 6,000 criminals – as well as the heart of a nation.However, in the years since his flagship show’s cancellation, both Dog and his family have been haunted by tragedy, including arrests and even accidental killings.Duane “The Dog” ChapmanDog The Bounty Hunter is known for his reality show(Image: Toronto Star via Getty Images)Over two decades ago, the world fell in love with Duane “The Dog” Chapman, the rough-and-tumble, mullet-and-mustachioed bounty hunter who starred with his family in the reality smash, Dog the Bounty Hunter.Known for his distinct look and no-nonsense attitude, the business mogul has recently made headlines for far more tragic reasons. In June 2025, Chapman’s stepson, Gregory Zecca, 38, accidentally shot and killed his son, 13-year-old Anthony Zecca.Tragedy struck this year when Dog’s stepson Gregory accidentally shot his teen son Anthony dead(Image: Instagram/franciedogchapman)The incident was described as an isolated and non-criminal event by authorities.Meanwhile, sources have said that Gregory, who made occasional appearances on his stepfather’s show, is now in psychological hold, unable to cope with the trauma of his son’s death.Dog and his wife, Francie Chapman, told TMZ through a representative: “We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”Beth’s DeathDog’s wife Beth tragically died(Image: FilmMagic)Francie is Dog’s sixth wife, who he married in 2022 after the death of his fifth wife and television favourite, Beth.Beth Chapman passed away in June 2019. She had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, well after the end of Dog the Bounty Hunter. However, she also starred in spinoffs Dog and Beth: On the Hunt and Dog’s Most Wanted.Her diagnosis came during the filming and production of Dog’s Most Wanted, with the series covering the news, her hospitalisation, and her tragic passing at the age of 51. Its final episode was dedicated to her memory.“It’s 5:32 in Hawaii, this is the time she would wake up to go hike Koko Head mountain,” wrote Dog on X the day after her passing. “Only today, she hiked the stairway to heaven. We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side.”Francie is Dog’s sixth wife(Image: Facebook/Sharell Barrera Ministries)In a subsequent interview Dog candidly shared that he had discussed the possibility of dating again with Beth before she passed, but the two agreed that he would never remove the tattoo of her name from his chest.Dog and Francie had met over the phone in 2019 when Dog was attempting to reach Francie’s late husband, Bob. Bob himself had passed from lung cancer six months before Beth’s and the two bonded over their shared experiences of grief, quickly forming a close bond and getting engaged the following year.Dog’s ChildrenLyssa married her girlfriend after being together since 2016(Image: Lyssa Chapman/Instagram)Leland Chapman, Dog’s son with Beth, was another member of Dog and the Bounty Hunter’s cast before he left the show to start his own business, Kama’aina Bail Bonds.In 2016, he married his wife Jamie and he appears to remain close with his family.Article continues belowLyssa “Baby Lyssa” Chapman is Dog and Beth’s daughter and also appeared in the show. Following its success, she released her own clothing line and tanning salon, wrote a book, and then was arrested in 2020 for harassment and resisting arrest.She married her wife, Leiana Everson, in 2022. Based on social media, the couple remain happily together and recently celebrated their ninth anniversary in August.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

BBC Breakfast has delivered a heart-breaking announcement to viewers. Roger Johnson shared that someone he’d grown close to has been given just three months to live. The programme saw Roger and Rachel Burden take a pause to discuss BBC Breakfast guest Warwick Smith, who had been diagnosed with throat cancer. While his initial diagnosis had […] More

One of the biggest rock bands’ lead vocalist left the group at the height of their fame, but sadly he didn’t manage to crack the charts solo and died living in a council flat09:31, 31 Aug 2025Updated 09:57, 31 Aug 2025Brian was the face of his band but decided to go solo(Image: Getty)One British rock star’s world came crashing down shortly before his death.Brian Connolly, he charismatic frontman of glam rock legends The Sweet, seemed to have the world at his feet as the band triumphed the charts throughout the 1970s.Guitarist Andy Scott revealed they had reached millionaire status during their peak thanks to an impressive 39 global hits and 13 UK top 20 entries, including their chart-topping anthem Blockbuster.However, when Brian passed away in February 1997 aged 51 from kidney and liver failure after suffering multiple heart attacks, he was living in a council flat with his partner and son while regularly performing at Butlin’s just to pay the bills, reports the Mirror.Brian was The Sweet’s frontman and the face of the band(Image: Michael Putland, Getty Images)His departure from the group in 1979 to launch a solo career was fairly unsuccessful as despite his stage presence and devoted fanbase, Brian’s singles failed to impact the charts.Disaster struck when Brian and his former Sweet bandmates were hit with a crippling multimillion-pound tax demand from the Inland Revenue. Sadly, Brian had no choice but to flog his home to pay the bills.The Sweet peaked throughout the 1970s until Brian left to pursue solo projects(Image: Michael Putland, Getty Images)In 1981 he was rushed to hospital with severe bloating and endured a series of heart attacks. His health suffered lasting damage from partial paralysis affecting his left side, which unfortunately progressed into a neurological disorder but despite these physical challenges, Brian embarked on UK and European tours with his group, the New Sweet, beginning in early 1984.In July 1990, arrangements were finalised for the band to tour Australia. During the marathon flight over he suffered additional health complications and was taken to Adelaide Hospital for dehydration and associated problems.The rock vocalist suffered a number of health issues shortly before his death(Image: Paul Natkin, Getty Images)The band delivered a performance in Adelaide in his absence and it became apparent he wasn’t fit to perform, which resulted in the tour extension getting scrapped.In 1995 his 23-year-old partner Jean gave birth to their son, but tragically just two years later in February 1997 Brian passed away. Following his cremation, fans raised money for a commemorative plaque at Breakspear Crematorium.Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINArticle continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

Stephen Fry got the shock of his life when the former Prince of Wales asked if he could come over for tea on New Year’s Day, and he brought the late Princess Diana09:00, 31 Aug 2025Stephen Fry recalled Princess Diana’s hilarious confession on The Graham Norton Show back in 2014(Image: The Graham Norton Show)Stephen Fry will never forget what Princess Diana said to him before she left his house. The People’s Princess tragically died on August 31, 1997 from injuries sustained in a car crash in Paris, France. The world went into mourning and 28 years on, she still occupies a very special place in the hearts of so many.Even the mere mention of Diana’s name elicited a gasp from the audience during the recording of The Graham Norton Show in 2014. Stephen Fry recalled a hilarious and touching story of how she and her then-husband Prince Charles (now King) came over for tea.Fry said the unexpected royal “tea party” took place on one New Years’ Day. Fry explained: “I did a line up for a show once and there was a royal presence.”He said the late Princess confessed she liked watching Spitting Image and that “they” hated it(Image: GETTY)He got talking to the former Prince of Wales and invited him to his home in Norfolk for Christmas dinner, highlighting he was “not far from Sandringham”. The Prince had said the idea was “lovely” but, understandably, Stephen had probably assumed nothing would come of it.Fry explained: “That Christmas I had a real house full of friends, about 14 people all squeezed together.” But a few days later, Fry got a phone call in the middle of making a complicated breakfast recipe for his house guests.He said: “I remember distinctly. Hollandaise sauce is very, you know, you have to concentrate. You have to get the melted butter into the egg yolk in a thin, steady stream and the phone went!Fry said Hugh Laurie was hoovering the carpet in a desperate attempt to clean the house before the royals arrived(Image: GETTY)”So I was going ‘Somebody answer that! Please! Somebody!’ Nobody was answering. So I picked up the phone.”It was the Prince of Wales following up on the tea invitation, but Fry admitted he did not at first believe it and assumed one of his mates was playing a prank. He said: “A tiny part of my brain sent a signal to say ‘Oh f**k off Rory’. Another part just overtook it and went ‘Oh hello sir!’.”The pair arranged for tea on New Year’s Day, with Fry telling the studio he called an urgent “house meeting” as soon as he put the phone down. Fry described the next moments as “a fantastic sight” as all 14 of his guests got to work to make the home, and tea, appropriate for royalty.The audience gasped when Fry mentioned Diana(Image: The Graham Norton Show)The comedian said he’d have loved to have taken photos of the moment Hugh Laurie was armed with the hoover. He shared: “We were all making tea, all getting ready, the fire’s burning, everything’s completely ready and we’re all peeping out of the curtains like pathetic children, watching all the cars.”When two cars eventually pulled into the driveway Fry found he was the only one left at the window as everyone else had fled into the house. He said: “The doorbell goes and I think ‘I must play it cool otherwise they’ll think I’m really uncool’.”I counted to 15, the bell goes again and I open it, and he goes ‘Oh hello, I hope you don’t mind but I brought my wife’.”Diana tragically died in 1997(Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)Fry revealed how Princess Diana emerged from the shadows and joined the party. He said: “We have this tea party and it’s fantastic and she’s wearing cowboy boots which suits her very well. He’s not wearing cowboy boots which suits him very well.”It all goes fantastically, everybody’s having a great time. Then they go.”Fry explained that King Charles said goodbye first and left, but Diana “holds in the doorway” for a moment. He said the Princess told him: “I’m sorry we’re going but I’m quite glad we’re going early because it’s Spitting Image on tonight and I’m going to watch it in my room.”Referencing the royals, the Princess noted: “They hate it of course but I love it!” The Graham Norton Show audience burst out laughing at Diana’s confession about liking the BBC parody show.Spitting Image originally aired from 1984 to 1996 and featured parodied puppet versions of famous people, including members of the royal family. It was revived in late 2020, featuring depictions of the new generations of royals including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More

Liam Payne’s sister Nicola has paid tribute to the late One Direction star on what would have been his 32nd birthday, and admitted she still finds it “incredibly hard” to process his deathAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz23:03, 30 Aug 2025Liam Payne’s sister reveals last time she saw him(Image: BANG Showbiz)Liam Payne’s sister has shared a heartfelt tribute on what would have been the One Direction star’s 32nd birthday, reminiscing about the last time they celebrated together. The pop singer tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina last October, and his elder sister Nicola, 37, took to Instagram on August 29 to recall their final birthday celebration.She penned: “A year ago today, we were so full of hope and excitement for what the years ahead would bring you. That night, celebrating your birthday with bowling and McDonald’s, we celebrated you, your show, your dreams, and spoke of all the plans you had for the future.”We ended the evening with a hug, telling you how proud we were and how much we loved you.”If I had known that would be the last time I’d see you, I would have said so much more. I wish I could step into a time machine and relive that night and hug you tighter, capture your smile and voice, ask more questions, and write it all down so I’d never forget. I hope you’re happy, at peace, and know how deeply you are loved. I miss you every single day, and I don’t think there will ever be a day that I don’t.”So today, on your birthday, I want to wish you the happiest heavenly birthday. Wherever you are, I hope you’re celebrating and hopefully you’ve scored a few strikes too. Love you always.”Nicola has previously confessed that she still finds it “incredibly hard” to come to terms with Liam’s untimely death.Following the debut of his final TV programme, talent competition Building the Band, on Netflix, Nicola paid a touching tribute to her “incredible” younger brother.Liam Payne and his sister Nicola Payne(Image: INSTAGRAM/np2788)In July, she posted on Instagram: “9 months ago today, our lives changed forever. I still find it incredibly hard to process what happened. I’m not sure I ever fully will, or even want to.”Liam, you are the most incredible person. For those of us lucky enough to know and love you, our lives were truly blessed.”Nicola reckons Building the Band – where Liam appeared as a guest judge – captured her brother at his finest, and it will forever “hold a special place in [her] heart” as filming marked one of the final occasions she spent time with the Strip That Down star.She added: “Today, the world gets to see just a glimpse of your passion and talent and wow, you are amazing in this show.”You cared so deeply about the people around you. You wanted to make a difference, and you are lighting up that stage like you were born to do.”You were made to be a judge, to guide, to encourage, and to let your voice be heard. Watching you in this show, I’ve never been more proud.”I just wish you got to see it. It’s everything we knew it would be when we were at filming.Article continues below”This show will forever hold a special place in my heart because it’s one of the last times I saw you, and I got to witness you shine so bloody brightly, but it’s also allowed me to still feel close to you. I love you so much, and I miss you even more. I hate that this happened.” More

Coldplay were forced to halt their Wembley show twice on Saturday night as frontman Chris Martin called in medical and security support for two fans in the crowd22:53, 30 Aug 2025Chris Martin was forced to halt Coldplay’s show twice(Image: Getty Images)Coldplay were compelled to stop their performance on two occasions as Chris Martin summoned medical and security assistance. The group interrupted their Wembley gig on Saturday evening during their anthem Sparks before bringing proceedings to a standstill once more.Lead singer Chris grabbed the attention of security personnel as he gestured towards the audience whilst bringing the rest of the group to a halt during their encore. Medical staff and security personnel were spotted making their way into the standing area of Wembley Stadium as a worried Chris watched on.The audience began to applaud as emergency responders hurried towards the individual requiring help. Prior to continuing with their performance after the situation appeared under control, Chris enquired: “Does anyone else have any medical issues? Diabetes? Anything we need to know about?”.READ MORE: More

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has said her ‘toyboy days are behind me’ following the end of her relationship with ex-fiancé Danny TaylorAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz22:50, 30 Aug 2025Shirley Ballas says ‘my toyboy days are behind me'(Image: BANG Showbiz)Shirley Ballas has declared her days of dating younger men are firmly behind her after her relationship with former fiancé Danny Taylor came to an end.The 64-year-old Strictly Come Dancing head judge revealed in November that she and Danny – 13 years her junior – had called time on their six-year romance, with Shirley confessing she turned a blind eye to numerous “red flags” during their time together.Speaking to The Mirror, she said: “There was no question about how much I loved that man. And he came into my life at a point when I really, really needed it and he was such a caring person. But what’s the nicest way to say this? Along the line, there were red flags that I chose to ignore, but it just got to a point where the relationship was becoming too difficult for me in many ways.”The dance expert – who has penned a memoir titled Best Foot Forward – revealed she showered Danny with extravagant presents, “thinking that’s how I should show him I loved him”.Consequently, he enjoyed “the best of the best” including high-end fashion, luxurious getaways, and a motor.Strictly judge Shirley Ballas and Danny Taylor(Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX)Although Shirley and Danny have swapped a few text messages since their final evening together, she remains desperate for a face-to-face meeting to gain proper closure.She explained: “We still haven’t seen each other face to face since that night, which I’ve asked for many times. I’m a person who needs closure, and it’s just never closed. I always think it’s nice to sit in a room, because when people write text messages, you don’t really know the tone.”Article continues belowFollowing the breakdown of their relationship, Shirley remains uncertain whether she’ll ever want to pursue romance again. She stated: “I don’t think I’ll ever have another relationship, but if I did, it would have to be with somebody that was much more calm and saw us growing in the same direction. But that doesn’t mean that those six years I had with Danny, I didn’t adore him. I just didn’t really have a choice.”I think my ‘toyboy’ days are behind me. I reckon anything from 55 to 70 if they’re fit.” More

Songstress Sabrina says the cover for seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend is ‘perfect’ as she kneels in a black dress and high heels20:45, 30 Aug 2025Sabrina Carpenter has come under fire for her album coverSabrina Carpenter has told haters: “You all need to get out more.” Carpenter, 26, pays no regard to any criticism over the cover for her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend.Some trolls badmouthed the chart topper for the idea that it objectified women and promoted sexist stereotypes.“I think between me and my friends and my family and the people that I always share my music and my art with first, it just wasn’t even a conversation. It was just, like, it’s perfect. For what the album is, it’s perfect for, you know, kind of what it represents.”Sabrina is well known for her sexy routines(Image: Samir Hussein/Getty Images)One image sees Carpenter kneeling in a black dress and high heels, grasping a man’s leg as he pulls her hair from above.She reacted at first with her one liner: “Y’all need to get out more.”The Grammy winner doubled won “being in on your lack of control and when you want to be in control, being a young woman, you’re just as aware of when you’re in control as when you’re not.“My fans that know me and know the person behind the music will look at that photo, and they know exactly what it is.Article continues below“People that have no idea who I am absolutely look at that photo and go, like, ‘Where are her parents?’” She spoke to CBS TV. My parents actually saw the photo, and they loved it.”Recently she received backlash over her raunchy moves in her Short n’ Sweet. During hit song Juno she mimicked a raft of intimate sexual positions . More