’90 Day Fiancé’ star David Murphey — who was finest recognized for showing on “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” — has died … this based on his household.
The actuality star’s household issued an announcement on his Instagram account Wednesday … the place they confirmed the TV character died final week in Las Vegas, Nevada after “experiencing well being points over the past a number of years.”
Sources with direct data inform TMZ … David had been sick with liver most cancers, which he was recognized with over a yr in the past. We’re informed David additionally had been going through various different well being points, too. His explanation for loss of life is presently unclear.
Per sources, David had undergone over 13 surgical procedures within the final yr … and was scheduled to go below the knife once more earlier than his passing.
Despite his well being points, David was nonetheless actively seeing his household and mates within the week earlier than his loss of life … however we’re informed he was “very frail and unwell.” Sources say he had misplaced loads of weight and sometimes complained about not feeling effectively.
David, who was a veteran, small enterprise proprietor, and software program engineer, had not too long ago retired from his place on the Clark County Treasurer’s Office.
His household remembered him finest as a “fierce” animal advocate, particularly for cats … and famous that David “at all times made an effort to undertake cats and provides them an excellent loving residence.”
They encourage his followers to honor David’s reminiscence by donating to The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas in his title.
They continued … “His time on [’90 Day Fiancé’] allowed him to attach with viewers, see the world, and share his experiences along with his 1000’s of followers on Instagram. He shall be deeply missed by his household, mates, and followers.”
David’s household requested for privateness “throughout this tough time.”
Fans of ’90 Day Fiancé’ will bear in mind David from his controversial relationship with Ukrainian girlfriend Lana … who DM notably dated on-line for 7 years earlier than ever assembly. While David and Lana ultimately grew to become engaged on the present, they by no means acquired married … splitting after their look on the TLC hit.
David is survived by his 2 sisters and his cat, Gamera.
He was 66 years previous.
RIP
