The following article contains references to drug use, domestic violence, and suicide.
Not only was the show entertaining, but Dog’s life was (and continues to be) fascinating.
The TV icon has fathered 13 children over the years, and he’s been married six times.
Others were simply too young or, sadly, deceased at the time.
While Dog has certainly led a life laced with tragedy, his children haven’t escaped heartache either.
When he was just 5 years old, his mother, Debbie White, died by suicide.
Without another parent to rely on, Christopher was adopted by a woman named Gloria Hect.
“She did not treat Chris good and they did not like each other at all.
He was totally singled out when Beth was alive.
[Dog] was not a nice person to Chris after that.”
Christopher’s troubles continued into his adulthood.
In 2020, he was arrested and sent to a Colorado prison to serve a 3-year sentence.
Standefer was also killed in the accident.
“There is no clue as to why they left the roadway.
There are absolutely no skid marks on the road.
They just went off the road, hit an embankment, and launched,” a police trooper told9News.
Surprisingly, Dog’s wedding still continued the next day with the blessing of his children.
“I tried to take control of his life [after],” he said (viaCNN).
Despite the situation, Dog explained that he still loved his son.
In 2022, Dog posted a grainy photograph of Tucker onInstagram, wishing him a happy birthday.
Though she may be happily married now, that wasn’t always the case for this Chapman.
Sadly, Lyssa’s story isn’t uncommon.
“[Women] think we can fix everything,” she explained.
Wesley’s story only got more twisted as he grew into adulthood.
The events run by the non-profit, termed Human Gatherings, began to attract high-profile clientele.
Sadly, Zebediah was born premature and died not long after his birth.
“Everyone cheered Zeb on.
He lived far beyond what medical science said he would.
“I get out of the car.
I walked right to the side.
However, the plan backfired when Leland attempted to kick a gate open.
“It completely severed off my Achilles tendon.
… Snapped it right in half,” he told the publication.
Lyssa’s early years were complex and difficult.
When I got to my mother’s, although she drank, it was much more peaceful.”
However, Lyssa later became pregnant, giving birth to her first child the day after her 15th birthday.
“I really didn’t have many options.
I was also getting with the guys who I knew had the most drugs,” she admitted.
Thankfully, Lyssa was able to turn her life around as she grew into adulthood.
Sadly, Beth died from throat cancer at the age of 51.
Understandably, they were all devastated.
We don’t know what to do.
We haven’t read, we weren’t prepared.”
“And they were like, ‘Yeah dad, why?'”
Dog said when speaking about their response.
The guy goes first.'"
The reality TV star took toInstagramto share a photograph of his child Jon alongside his wife, Jodi.
So now instead of sorrow, this day has a new meaning."
He lost his wife.
I lost my mother.
I lost my life.
I lost my house.
I lost my job.
We lost everything."
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