‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ reveals medical issues

Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, he has revealed.

The 66-year-old star of “Dog’s Most Wanted” finds himself battling his own potentially fatal health problems just three months after his wife, Beth Chapman, died of cancer.

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot travels from another part of the body to the lungs and blocks blood flow. The life-threatening event usually causes shortness of breath and chest pains, for which Chapman was rushed to the hospital two weeks ago.

Pulmonary embolisms can be treated with blood-thinning medications, which “Real Housewives” personality NeNe Leakes and tennis legend Serena Williams have both suffered and survived.

However, if left untreated, such embolisms can lead to sudden death.

Chapman shared the news in an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, which aired on “The Dr. Oz Show.”

“I, all the time, stick my foot in my mouth, and I said, after Beth left, I’m not afraid to die,” said Chapman in the chat. “I take that back.”

The reality star told People that he has adopted healthier habits such as following a nutritious diet, taking anticoagulant medication and smoking fewer cigarettes.