David Robinson's cause of death revealed: ‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ star collapsed while on call with ex-wife

‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ star David Robinson, 50, reportedly died in the arms of his current wife Brooke Robinson
UPDATED DEC 31, 2022
‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ star David Robinson died on November 30, 2022, at age 50 (@janebond2.0/Instagram)
‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ star David Robinson died on November 30, 2022, at age 50 (@janebond2.0/Instagram)

DENVER, COLORADO: One of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter's partners for years and the star of the show, David Robinson died from heart disease at age 50. According to media reports, ‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ icon suffered an unexpected medical emergency while talking to his ex-wife Rainy on a Zoom call, as per the autopsy results. 

David Robinson's current wife Brooke Robinson confirmed the heartbreaking news after he died on November 30. Brooke Robinson stated that the autopsy results revealed the 50-year-old had coronary artery disease at the time of the death, according to TMZ.

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On the day of David Robinson's death, the reality show's expert at hunting instantaneously collapsed while on a Zoom call with ex-wife Rainy, as per Economic Times. He complained of feeling unwell and the paramedics were soon called. Once the emergency workers arrived, they performed CPR on David Robinson but failed to resuscitate him. The 50-year-old reportedly died in the arms of his current wife. David Robinson's ex-wife Rainy confirmed his death in an Instagram post, writing, “11/2/72 – 11/30/22 #Fast156.”

Brooke Robinson paid tribute to her husband and spoke of him saying, "David Robinson had a smile that would light up the world” and that she’ll remember his “amazing laugh and just how generous and caring he was," as per TMZ.  “David was the most genuine and authentic man,” Brooke Robinson further continued. “We had a once-in-a-lifetime love, and that will continue to live forever.”

The 'Dog’s Most Wanted' star first appeared on the show 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' in 2019 as a “tech expert” alongside its headliner, fugitive-nabber Duane 'Dog' Chapman. Duane Chapman penned an emotional tribute to his former co-star David Robinson's tragic death. 69-year-old Duane Chapman wrote, "I'm shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of David Robinson, my right-hand man of many years." Duane Chapman further said, "Until we meet again, brother," MEAWW previously reported. However, The spinoff reality series only aired for one season. 

Moreover, Duane Chapman is selling his panoramic mountain view mansion. It is the same property that was widely featured in Chapman’s reality shows, 'Dog the Bounty Hunter,' 'Dog and Beth: On the Hunt' and 'Dog’s Most Wanted'. He has since addressed his plans to launch 'The D.O.G. Foundation' to tackle the sex trafficking epidemic. 

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