Dog the Bounty Hunter Dines with Friend in L.A. 6 Weeks After Wife Beth Chapman's Death

Duane “Dog” Chapmanstepped out with a female friend in Los Angeles over the weekend, sparking speculation that the widower is dating again.

On Saturday, theDog the Bounty Hunterstar was photographed with a brunette outside of a restaurant in Los Angeles. While fans guessed they were on a date, a source tells PEOPLE the woman is actually a longtime friend of the Chapmans. According to the source, several crew members from Dog’s upcoming show,Dog’s Most Wanted,were also at the dinner.

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The outing comes nearly two months after Dog’s wifeBeth Chapman, who wasdiagnosed with stage II throat cancerin September 2017,diedon June 26 at the age of 51. Dog, 66, announced the news in a heartbreaking tweet.

“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.”

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The family honored Beth at agathering with friends and fans at Fort DeRussy Beach in Waikiki, Hawaii, as well as at anemotional memorial serviceat the Heritage Christian Center in Aurora, Colorado.

source: people.com