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Beth Chapman’s ashes were spread in secret location in waters off Hawaii after paddle out ceremony by Dog the Bounty Hunter
BETH Chapman's ashes were scattered in a secret location in the waters off Hawaii during a paddle-out ceremony on Saturday.
The wife of TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter died aged 51 on Wednesday after an 18-month battle with cancer.
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Dog, real name Duane Chapman, hosted a memorial service on Fort DeRussy Beach near the Hawaiian capital of Honolulu.
Dozens of family and friends gathered to remember Beth, who had asked to be memorialised in Hawaii because it was her favourite place in the world.
Addressing mourners, Duane said: "She said, 'Please Hawaiian style… please do this right'.
"She loved Hawaii and she loved people. The people mostly she loved."
A paddle-out ceremony is a ritual in surfing culture.
Participants paddle out to sea on surfboards or small boats with garlands round their necks before joining hands, praying, and tossing the flowers into the centre of the circle.
In line with Beth's wishes, mourners also performed the traditional Hawaiian "oli" chant.
The oli is a custom chant used in Hawaii to announce important occasions like births, deaths, and weddings.
The couple have homes in both Hawaii and Colorado, and Beth told her family she wanted public funerals to be held in both, reported.
The second memorial service will be held on July 13 at Heritage Christian Service in Aurora, Colorado.
TOUCHING TRIBUTES
After Chapman's, daughter Bonnie led tributes in a series of tweets, writing: “Love you forever mom. You’ve got a halo now.
“I’ll never forget you, mama. You were such a strong woman, and you taught me to always be strong.
"You were strong for everyone, and you taught me it’s okay to let go.
"I’d never thought I’d lose my mom at 20.
"I told her I thought she had a couple years left, but in her eyes she disagreed.”
Beth's other daughter, Cecily, also paid tribute, saying she was going to keep her mum's "bunny key forever".
Beth was frequently seen carrying a distinctive keychain on TV.
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FINAL DAYS
Beth had undergone a number of hospital admissions in recent months, and earlier this week was placed in a medically induced coma.
She was first diagnosed with stage two throat cancer in November 2017 and later developed stage-four lung cancer.
Her final days will be shown in new show Dog’s Most Wanted, which will air on US channel WGN.
Touching scenes in the trailer show Beth stood by her husband of 12 years as he discusses her illness.
He says: "My wife, the love of my life is fighting for her life, and instead of being at home helping her, I’m out here looking for you.
"So I’m warning you, in advance, may God have mercy on you when I catch you… because I won’t.”
Poignant shots also show Beth’s hospital bed and a close up photo of the couple - before Dog is seen leaning in for a tender kiss.
The release date has not yet been announced, as some scenes were still being shot when Beth passed away.
Duane shot to fame in 2004 with Dog The Bounty Hunter, a reality series chronicling his experiences locating and arresting people who had breached their bail agreements.
The show was an instant hit, with viewers drawn in by Chapman's street smarts, his team, and his attempts to rehabilitate and counsel the people he was able to track down.
It ended in 2012 after eight seasons and was replaced in 2013 by Dog and Beth: On The Hunt, a spin-off series starring both Duane and Beth.
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The couple tied the knot in 2006 and became great-grandparents earlier this year.
Beth was last seen in public celebrating Palm Sunday over the Easter Weekend in April, and shared a smiling photo of herself dolled up for the occasion on Instagram.
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