90 Day Fiancé Star David Murphey Dead at 66

In Memoriam: Everyone We Lost in 2024

A 90 Day Fiancé fan favorite has died.

David Murphey, who appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2020, passed away Dec. 11 at age 66 after experiencing health problems for a number of years, according to a statement shared by his family.

“David was a veteran, small business owner and software engineer,” the TLC alum’s loved ones wrote on Instagram Dec. 18. “He had recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s office in Nevada, having also worked for H&R Block and IGT.”

David’s family also highlighted his stint on the reality series, which chronicled his controversial online romance with his Ukranian-born girlfriend Lana.

“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,” the statement continued. “He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fans.”

The reality star is survived by his two sisters, according to the statement, as well as his beloved cat, Gamera. In fact, his family emphasized his “fierce love” of felines and encouraged mourners to donate to a Las Vegas animal shelter in his memory, adding, “He always made an effort to adopt cats and give them a good loving home.”