REALITY star David Murphey has died at 66 after years of health struggles.
The TV personality’s family announced the heartbreaking news in a statement on Wednesday.
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Murphey was best known as a cast member on the TLC show 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days in 2021.
His relationship with his ex-fiancée Lana was documented on the show. The former couple never officially tied the knot.
The recently retired veteran died at his home in Las Vegas last week, his family said.
“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 wrote.
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“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,” Murphey’s family added.
“He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.”
His exact cause of death is unclear.
Murphey is survived by his two sisters and his cat, Gamera. His family asked his fans to donate to an animal foundation in his name.
Tributes from TLC fans are pouring out in the comments of Murphey’s family’s statement, shared to his Instagram account.
“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.”
Murphey’s ex, Lana, hasn’t spoken out about his death.
David and Lana’s unusual romance on the reality show started when they met on a Ukrainian dating website.
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