(CNN) Hours after Beth Chapman died her husband, Duane "Dog" Chapman, said she spent her final hours on earth worrying about her family.

Chapman tearfully spoke to local reporters about the love of his life who lost her battle with cancer Wednesday at the age of 51.

"When she had an attack I didn't know anything to do but to say 'in Jesus' name' and hold her," he said. "And when I said 'in Jesus' name' she said, 'Say it again, say it more.' "

Chapman said she then told her family "'I love you' and 'Are you guys all okay? Don't worry,' but she never accepted it."

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