‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star Dead at 66
“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,” his family wrote.

@davidjmurphey on Instagram
“90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” star David Murphey has died at 66 years old, according to his family. “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,” read a post on Instagram from the family. The caption said that Murphey was a veteran, small business owner and software engineer. According to TMZ, Murphey was sick with liver cancer, and faced other health issues, too. Sources also told the outlet that he had over 13 surgeries in the last year. On the show, Murphey was dating Lana, a woman from Ukraine. Although they became engaged, they split after being on the show. The Instagram post read that Murphey is survived by his two sisters and cat, Gamera. His family asked that those who want to honor his memory donate to The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. “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,” his family wrote.
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