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New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘90 Day Fiancé' star Ben Rathbun dead at 55 after cancer battle
The '90 Day Fiancé' community has lost one of its own. Ben Rathbun died on Monday at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, after battling stage 4 stomach cancer, per TMZ. He was 55. According to the outlet, the former reality star had been battling the disease since the end of 2024. 6 Ben Rathbun on the TLC series. TLC Rathbun appeared on Season 5 of '90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days,' from December 2021 to April 2022, with his now wife Mahogany Roca. At the time of his episode, the divorced father of four kids from Michigan was 52 and met the Peruvian native online. Those closest to Rathbun were worried he was being catfished as Roca didn't want to answer any video calls, and there was a 30-year age gap. Despite their fears, the couple ended up meeting in Peru and later tying the knot. 6 Ben Rathbun and Mahogany Roca. TLC 'Our civil ceremony was just brilliant, I could not believe how beautiful it was,' Rathbun said in February 2024 while on '90 Day Diaries,' according to In Touch. 'But we are still planning on having a religious ceremony.' However, Rathbun felt he still needed to 'build trust' with Roca. 'We're just going through a really difficult transition. I've gone about six months without a really good job and bills have been piling up, of course,' he revealed. 'Things are extremely tight now and I'm doing everything I can right now to pay all the bills and for my next trip to Peru.' 6 Ben Rathbun and Mahogany Roca get enganged. mahogany_roca/Instagram Before their engagement, Rathbun had run into some trouble with the law. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Rathbun was booked in 2020 for operating a vehicle while under the influence, along with driving with a suspended license. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation in January 2021, but ended up missing a probation violation hearing in February 2022, just months before he proposed, per the outlet. 6 Ben on '90 Day Fiancé.' TLC The TLC star was taken into custody after the judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest. 'This was my fault because I needed to make sure I was getting all notices, but by the time I found out, it was too late, and I missed my appointment,' Rathbun said in a statement to In Touch at the time. 'So a warrant was issued for my arrest. I immediately drove 14 hours and turned myself in to the court and spent a night in jail.' Following news of Rathbun's death, many of his '90 Day Fiancé' co-stars shared their condolences beneath a post announcing his death on Instagram. 6 Ben Rathbun and Mahogany Roca from '90 Day Fiancé.' mahogany_roca/Instagram 6 Ben and Mahogany on '90 Day Fiancé.' mahogany_roca/Instagram Kim Menzies commented, 'This is truly sad. He made mistakes as we all have but he is a good guy. I pray for him and his family,' while Mike Berk wrote, 'omg. 😳 this is so sad to see him or anyone die from cancer. prayers to him and his family and mahogany. #f–kcancer.' Rounding out the sad remarks, Tyray Mollett chimed in, 'Damn this is so sad. We never know what someone is going through.' Rathbun is survived by his four children, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Lisa, and Roca.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'90 Day Fiancé' star Ben Rathbun dies at 55, cause of death revealed
Ben Rathbun, known for his role on season five of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, has died aged 55. TMZ reports that the reality TV personality passed away on Monday at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, after being diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer late last year. A family source confirmed that Rathbun's final moments were spent surrounded by loved ones, including his wife Mahogany Roca. Their relationship, first documented on the TLC series, sparked debate due to their 30-year age gap but ultimately proved authentic. In February 2024, the couple revealed they had married, appearing together on 90 Day Diaries. Photo: Instagram Before joining the show, Rathbun worked as executive director of the Michigan Lupus Foundation. He was later dismissed following a 2022 DUI-related arrest. The incident stemmed from a 2020 case and resulted in a bench warrant after he missed a court hearing. Rathbun later stated that the experience humbled him and helped him grow. Fans initially questioned the legitimacy of his romance with Mahogany, suspecting he was being misled online. However, they later met in person in Peru and got engaged at the same restaurant where they first met. Their story, though rocky, became a standout narrative in the franchise. Despite facing legal trouble and public criticism, Rathbun remained committed to his relationship and faith. Condolences have been shared across the reality TV community, recognising Rathbun as a complex but memorable figure in the 90 Day Fiancé world.
