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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepgrandson, 13, shot and killed by father in ‘incomprehensible' accident: report
Dog the Bounty Hunter is going though an unimaginable tragedy after his stepgrandson, Anthony Zecca, was accidentally shot and killed by his father, Gregory Zecca. Gregory — who's the son of Dog's wife, Francie Frane — accidentally shot his 13-year-old son in a 'freak accident' on Saturday night, TMZ reported Sunday. The incident occurred in their apartment in Naples, Florida, per the outlet. The Collier County Sheriff's Office tells Page Six that deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 8:08 p.m. in Naples. One person was deceased. According to police, it was an isolated incident. No arrests have been made and it's an active investigation. Dog — whose real name is Duane Chapman — and Francie confirmed the tragic loss in a statement. '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,' they said in a statement to TMZ. Dog's rep didn't immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment. Dog is the father to 13 children from six different relationships. He married Francie — a rancher from Colorado — in September 2021. Their wedding took place 10 months after his wife, Beth Chapman, died following a battle with throat cancer. Dog and Francie were also brought together through tragedy after she also lost her spouse to cancer. Francie lost her husband, Bob, an excavator, to the disease just six months before Beth died. 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up,' Francie said in a September 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight. 'We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling.' 'We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak and it brought us together in this amazing way,' she added. Dog briefly spoke about Francie's children in a September 2020 appearance on 'The Dr. Oz Show.' 'I know she's a hunter. Her and her two sons have hunted bow hunt, so they track, they look for things that the prey leaves behind,' he said. 'She just fit right in,' he added about his first bounty hunt with Francie. 'She started getting leads and writing them down, so there's more than just tracking and hunting.'
Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old stepgrandson killed by his dad in accidental shooting: report
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. The stepson of Duane 'the Bounty Hunter' Chapman accidentally shot and killed the famed American TV personality's stepgrandson over the weekend, according to a report. The tragedy unfolded at the Naples, Florida apartment of Gregory Zecca – the son of Chapman's wife, Francie Frane – on Saturday night, TMZ reported. Zecca allegedly shot and killed his own son Anthony in what the family described in a statement to the outlet as a 'tragic accident', per the New York Post. The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed to the Naples Daily News it was investigating a deadly shooting from Saturday night, calling it an 'isolated incident' without identifying anyone involved. '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,' representatives for Chapman and his family told TMZ. Anthony Zecca (middle bottom), Dog's stepgrandson, was killed in an accidental shooting. Picture: Instagram The incident occurred on Saturday night. Picture: Instagram Zecca — a member of Chapman's bounty team, according to TMZ — appears to have a passion for firearms. He took his son Anthony to a gun range in 2021 and that same year the father-son duo visited a gun store, according to photos shared on his Instagram. Chapman, 72, married Frane, Zecca's mother, in 2021 shortly after their respective, former spouses died. The Dog was previously married to Beth Chapman for 13 years until she died in June 2019 following a lengthy battle against throat cancer. In part, their families were united by their shared grief and patriotism. 'We understood the pain that the other one was feeling and [in] those tough days and moments, we helped each other stand up. We could cry with each other and talk about what we were feeling,' Frane said in a September 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight. 'We were able to walk alongside each other through the pain and heartbreak and it brought us together in this amazing way.' The tragedy unfolded at Gregory Zecca's apartment in Naples, Florida. Picture: Instagram Frane and her family, including Zecca, were quick to join in on Chapman's lifestyle. 'I know she's a hunter. Her and her two sons have hunted bow hunt, so they track, they look for things that the prey leaves behind,' Chapman said on The Dr. Oz Show in 2020. 'She just fit right in,' he added about his first bounty hunt alongside his would-be fifth wife. 'She started getting leads and writing them down, so there's more than just tracking and hunting.' Chapman also has 13 children between six different women – but he was only ever married to four of them. The Post has reached out to the Collier County Sheriff's Office for more information. This article originally appeared in The New York Post and was reproduced with permission. Originally published as Dog the Bounty Hunter's 13-year-old stepgrandson killed by his dad in accidental shooting: report
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Florida tragedy: Dog the bounty hunter's step-grandson accidently killed by step-son; sheriff calls it 'isolated case'
A heartbreaking loss has struck the family of reality TV star Duane 'Dog' Chapman, after his stepson, Gregory Zecca, allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a tragic accident. The incident reportedly took place on Saturday night at the Naples, Florida apartment of Gregory Zecca, the son of Chapman's wife, Francie Frane, the New York post reported, citing TMZ. Zecca allegedly shot and killed his own son, Anthony, in what the family described as a "tragic accident." In a statement to TMZ, representatives for Chapman and his family said, "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." The Collier county Sheriff's Office confirmed to the Naples Daily News that it was investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night. It described the case as an "isolated incident," though no names were officially released. As of now, no arrests have been made as per ANI. According to TMZ, Zecca is part of Chapman's bounty hunting team and has a clear interest in firearms. Photos on his Instagram show that he had taken his son Anthony to a gun range in 2021, and the same year they also visited a gun store together. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo Chapman, 72, married Frane, Zecca's mother, in 2021 after both lost their previous spouses. Duane's former wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in June 2019 after a long battle with throat cancer. Frane and Chapman bonded over their shared grief and love for their families. Their bond also extended to their professional lives. Frane and her family, including Zecca, became closely involved in Chapman's bounty hunting work. 'I know she's a hunter. Her and her two sons have hunted bow hunt, so they track, they look for things that the prey leaves behind,' Chapman said during an appearance on The Dr. Oz Show in 2020. 'She just fit right in,' he added, speaking about their first bounty hunt together. 'She started getting leads and writing them down, so there's more than just tracking and hunting.' Chapman has 13 children with six different women and has been married four times.
Buzz Feed
7 days ago
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Dr. Oz Says Americans Shouldn't Eat Carrot Cake
If you know Dr. Mehmet Oz, you probably know him from his TV show, The Dr. Oz Show. The show was a spin-off of Oz's health segment on The Oprah Winfrey Show and ran from 2009 to 2022. He has been criticized over the years for promoting pseudoscience through his own advice and through the guests he had on the show, including conspiracy theorists, psychics, and, uh, RFK Jr. All that said, it may come as no surprise that President Donald Trump awarded Dr. Oz a spot in his administration. Oz is currently serving as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, overseeing government programs that have faced continuous threats (and moves toward) defunding. In a clip posted to X, Oz says that Medicare "was a promise to the American people to take care of you if you were having problems financially or if you were having an issue 'cause you were older and needed healthcare." "And it changed the country in a good way for many reasons," he continues. "But we're all in it together, Stuart." "Which means we'll be there for you, the American people, when you need help with Medicaid and Medicare, but you've gotta stay healthy as well. Be vital. Do the most you can do so you can live up to the potential, your God-given potential to live a full and healthy life," Dr. Oz says. Then things "And, y'know, don't eat... carrot cake," Oz says, gesturing at the carrot cake sitting between them. "Eat real food," he continues as he and Varney crack up. "That's what you've given me," Varney says, laughing. Part of me thinks Oz meant to say "don't eat carrot cake, eat carrots," but that's none of my business. Needless to say, the internet was a tad befuddled. "So what are they saying - if you eat desserts you will be barred from receiving healthcare? 'If you don't do what we think you should than you won't get help,'" this person tweeted. This person echoed the sentiment, saying the messaging sounds like Oz is suggesting if you choose to eat carrot cake "you arent healthy enough to continue living with healthcare." "Is Dr. Oz seriously suggesting carrot cake is the problem with healthcare?" someone asked. This person came right for Dr. Oz himself. Another user pointed out that the "unhealthy" American diet is largely a systemic issue, rooted in poverty. "Then start by teaching Nutrition in schools and serve actual healthy food. Not French fries," this person replied. A LOT of people pointed out how Republicans reacted to first lady Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiatives. And others thought the call was coming from inside the house. What do you think? Weigh in in the comments.
Forbes
08-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
US Health Insurance Stocks Rally After $25 Billion Federal Boost To Medicare Payments
Health insurance stocks soared Tuesday morning on the first full day of trading after the U.S. government announced a more than 5% average increase in government reimbursement rates for 2026 Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers. UnitedHealthcare (UHC) health insurance company signage is displayed on an office building in ... More Phoenix, Arizona on July 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs, said Tuesday that payments from the federal government to Medicare Advantage plans would increase by 5.06% in its 2026 calendar year, more than double what it proposed in January. The significant increase is expected to generate $25 billion in additional revenue for the industry, the Wall Street Journal reported. U.S. health insurance stocks rallied late Tuesday morning, with UnitedHealth Group rising 7%, CVS Health up 8%, Human jumping 10% and Elevance Health up 4%. The rate increase finalized by the White House Monday is 2.83 percentage points higher than what the Biden administration proposed in January, with CMS attributing the jump to additional health spending data that was not available during the initial proposal. Mehmet Oz, who hosted The Dr. Oz Show from 2008 to 2022, was confirmed by the Senate last week as CMS administrator. An increase in the average reimbursement rate means insurers will receive more funding per Medicare Advantage plan recipient and the insurers that offer these plans can then offer more services and bring in additional revenue. The 2026 jump in reimbursements, along with the Trump administration cutting plans to allow Medicare to cover obesity drugs, is a relief for big insurers after the industry's core Medicare business became a drag on profits over the past year. Last year, the government proposed a 0.2% decline in the average reimbursement rate for 2025. Trump Administration Nixes Plan To Allow Medicare To Cover Obesity Drugs (Forbes) US health insurers jump as 2026 Medicare payment rates exceed expectations (Reuters) Trump gives Medicare Advantage a big pay boost (Axios)
