FANS have been left shocked after it was revealed that 90 Day Fiance star David Murphey had died aged 66.
The reality star’s family announced the sad news in a heartbreaking statement. Here we take a look at his story.
David Murphey died in Las Vegas on December 11[/caption]
The star was best known for 90 Day Fiance[/caption]
Born in 1958, David Murphey was a retired veteran.
Away from his life in service, he was also known as a cast member on the TLC show 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days.
He appeared on the series which aired in 2020.
David’s relationship with his ex-fiancée Lana was documented on the show, but the former couple never officially tied the knot.
Sad passing
On December 18, 2024, David’s family announced the news that he had sadly passed away at his home in Las Vegas.
The statement read: “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.
“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.”
David’s cause of death is yet to be announced.
He is survived by his two sisters.
Health battle
David previously shared a health update with his followers during his last Instagram live video, which was posted in March 2023.
“I’ve been ill, basically,” he said before adding that he was in Las Vegas because that’s where he had medical insurance.
He said he that he had been “in and out of the hospital“.
“They don’t know what it is – my liver’s not working right,” he said.
David revealed at the time how he had turned “bright yellow” during his illness and that he faced multiple tests and procedures.
David and his Ukrainian ex-girlfriend Lana got engaged in 2019[/caption]
Paying tribute to David
TLC fans paid tribute to David, following the sad news.
“So sorry to hear that. He was such a nice guy,” one commented.
“Shocking and unexpected. May he rest easy. Will definitely send a donation for cats, so glad that he had a passion for them.”
Another wrote, “Very sad, I remember him in the show, I’ve always thought he deserved more from love.”
A third shared, “I remember crying so hard when he met Lana. Tho it didn’t go as well, i know how he felt during that time.”
90 Day Fiance fame
David and his then-girlfriend Lana found fame on Season 4 of 90 Day Fiance.
Their unusual romance started when they met on a Ukrainian dating website.
The pair dated online for seven years without meeting face-to-face.
Their relationship sparked speculation from viewers after David revealed he went to Ukraine to meet his online girlfriend four times and was stood up each time.
The former couple finally met on his fifth visit, and the late star proposed to Lana at an airport in 2019.
The pair eventually broke up, but never revealed why.
David Murphey’s family’s full statement
90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days star David Murphey died on December 11, 2024.
His family announced his death on Wednesday with the following statement:
“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. He was 66 years old,” the family shared.
“David was a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer. He had recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s office in Nevada, having also worked for H&R Block and IGT.
“He was also well known for his time as a cast member on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.
“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. David has survived by his two sisters and his cat Gamera. The family asked for privacy during this difficult time.
“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.
“David’s choice for adopting was from The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. For friends and fans who want to help, we ask that you honor his memory by making a donation to The Animal Foundation in his name.”
The post included a link to donate to the foundation.
Source: Instagram
