David Murphey, who appeared on “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” has died at 66, according to a statement from his family shared on Instagram.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that David Murphey, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away at home on December 11, 2024 after experiencing health issues over the last several years,” the family’s statement began.
A cause of death was not shared. In Murphey’s last Instagram post from March 2023, he shared that he had been in and out of the hospital for the past three months, and said he had been having issues with his liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
His family said Murphey was “a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer” who had recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s office in Nevada.
Murphey appeared on Season 4 of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” in 2020, and he took part in multiple follow-up series and specials, including “90 Day Fiancé: B90 Strikes Back!” and “90 Day Diaries,” according to IMDb.
“His time on the show allowed him to connect with viewers, see the world, and share his experiences with his thousands of followers on Instagram. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans,” his family’s statement read.
According to his family, Murphey is survived by his two sisters and his cat, Gamera.
“As many knew, David had a fierce love for cats. He always made an effort to adopt cats and give them a good loving home,” his family wrote, and invited people to honor his memory by making a donation to The Animal Foundation.
“90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days” focuses on couples who have met online as they embark on the process of obtaining a visa to live together in the United States.
Murphey was linked to a Ukrainian woman, identified only by her first name, Lana, during his time on the show. He and Lana do not appear to have been together at the time of his death.
After the announcement of his passing, several “90 Day Fiancé” stars reached out with condolences.
“I spoke to him about 6 weeks ago for a couple of hours and he was hopeful that he still had more time. May he rest in peace,” David Toborowsky, who appeared in Season 5 of the original “90 Day Fiancé,” commented on Murphey’s family’s post.
Tom Brooks, who appeared in “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” and multiple spinoffs, also honored Murphey in an Instagram post.