Francie Frane

Entrepreneur

Birthday

June 20, 1969

Age

57 years old

Zodiac

♊︎ Gemini

Birthplace

Colorado

Height

170 cm · 5′7″

Francie Frane is an American entrepreneur, rancher, and public speaker from Colorado. She became widely known after her relationship with reality television personality Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, whom she married in 2021.

Colorado Rancher

Frane was born and raised in Colorado, where ranching and hands-on outdoor work shaped much of her life. She and her first husband, Bob Frane, operated an excavation business and worked in ranching before she entered the public eye.

Her background in business, ranch work, and public speaking later became part of her public identity. She has also spoken about grief, faith, and resilience.

A Widow Brought Together Through Shared Grief

Frane and Duane Chapman first connected after Chapman called the phone number of Bob Frane’s excavation business to inquire about work at his property. Chapman did not know that Bob had died, and Francie returned the call to explain the situation.

Both had recently lost spouses to cancer. Their conversations began with mutual consolation and developed into a relationship that became public in 2020. Chapman proposed in May 2020 after the couple had grown closer through their shared experience of grief.

Francie Frane Shares Dog’s Faith

Faith has been a prominent part of Frane and Chapman’s relationship. Frane shared Christian messages publicly, and Chapman described her as a Christian during a 2020 appearance on The Dr. Oz Show.

Their shared religious outlook was presented as an important part of how they understood their relationship and their efforts to rebuild their lives after personal loss.

Marriage to Duane Chapman

Frane has been married to Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman since September 2, 2021. They held their wedding ceremony in Colorado, a state closely associated with Frane’s upbringing and working life.

Chapman’s daughters Lyssa Chapman and Bonnie Jo Chapman expressed support for the relationship. Bonnie said that her mother, Beth Chapman, would have wanted Duane to be happy. Frane and Beth Chapman did not meet during Beth’s lifetime, so Frane was not Beth’s friend.

Lost Her Grandson in 2025

In July 2025, Frane and Chapman publicly addressed the death of Frane’s grandson, Anthony. The teenager was killed in what was described as an accidental shooting involving Frane’s son, Gregory Zecca.

The couple said they were grieving as a family and asked for continued prayers following Anthony’s death.

Quick facts

Francie Frane and Duane Chapman first connected when he called the phone number of her late husband Bob Frane’s excavation business seeking work.
Frane and Chapman’s relationship became public in 2020 after they bonded over losing their spouses to cancer.
Chapman proposed to Frane in May 2020.
Frane and Duane Chapman married in Colorado on September 2, 2021.
Frane and Beth Chapman never met during Beth’s lifetime.
Frane’s first husband, Bob Frane, died from cancer in December 2018.
Frane has two sons from her marriage to Bob Frane.
Faith and Christianity have been described as important parts of Frane and Chapman’s relationship.
Frane and Chapman publicly addressed the accidental shooting death of her grandson Anthony in July 2025.

FAQs about Francie Frane

Did Francie Frane know Beth Chapman?

No. Francie Frane and Beth Chapman never met during Beth’s lifetime.

How did Duane Chapman meet Francie?

Duane Chapman met Francie after calling the phone number of her late husband Bob Frane’s excavation business to ask about work. Francie returned the call to explain that Bob had died, and their conversation led to a connection based on their shared grief.