Reality TV star dies aged 55 after devastating cancer battle
Ben Rathbun, who starred on the reality series 90 Day Fiance, has died at the age of 55.
He died at his residence in Greencastle, Indiana, on Monday morning, as reported by a source to TMZ.
Ben had been fighting stage four stomach cancer, a diagnosis he received only at the end of last year, reports The Express.
According to TMZ, Rathbun spent his last moments surrounded by family.
Ben gained fame after his story was showcased on 90 Day Fiance, where he was a 52-year-old father of four who met his 22-year-old girlfriend, Mahogany Roca.
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