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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.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
90 Day Fiancé star dies aged 55 just months after tragic diagnosis
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Ben Rathbun has died. Rathbun died at the age of 55 on Monday morning at his residence in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by his family, as confirmed by a relative. He was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer towards the end of last year and had been receiving treatment ever since. Rathbun featured in the fifth season of the popular reality series spinoff, where his romance with Mahogany Roca, a woman 30 years younger, captured the attention of both supporters and detractors. The ex-clergyman and father of four, who was 52 at the time, met the 22 year old Roca online. Despite suspicions from viewers that she might be catfishing him, the couple eventually met face-to-face, silencing doubters, reports the Mirror US. Their love story, rife with cultural clashes, trust issues, and internet gossip, became a central theme of the season. Despite their tumultuous start, it seems the duo got married after the show ended, with reports indicating Roca was by Rathbun's side when he passed away. "Ben's journey, though unconventional, was rooted in faith and hope," remarked someone close to the family. Rathbun's narrative was among the more contentious on the show, with audiences split over his motives and the genuineness of their connection. Nonetheless, his determination to find love and stay transparent amid scrutiny made a memorable impact on the show's dedicated fans. Rathbun leaves behind his four children and spouse, Mahogany. As of Monday, TLC has yet to issue a statement.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Ben Rathbun? All About 90 Day Fiancé Star and His Cancer Battle as He Passes Away at 55
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of an individual's death. Ben Rathbun, known for his appearance on the reality TV show 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, has passed away at the age of 55. He died at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, on May 19, surrounded by his family. Rathbun had been fighting stage 4 stomach cancer, which was diagnosed late last year. Ben Rathbun became a familiar face to 90 Day Fiancé fans during season 5 of Before the 90 Days. At the time, he was a 52-year-old father of four. Rathbun's story centered on his online relationship with Mahogany Roca, a 22-year-old woman from Peru. The show follows couples who meet online and apply for a K-1 visa, giving them 90 days to marry after entering the U.S. Initially, some viewers and even Rathbun's own family worried that Mahogany might be catfishing him. She had refused to take video calls, which made fans suspicious. Despite doubts, the couple eventually met in Peru and got married. Rathbun shared on the spinoff 90 Day Diaries in February 2024, 'Our civil ceremony was just brilliant; I could not believe how beautiful it was.' He added, 'But we are still planning on having a religious ceremony.' Ben and Mahogany confirmed their engagement in a YouTube video in 2022, filmed during Rathbun's trip to Peru. The couple appeared together on 90 Day Diaries and revealed that they had already married months earlier. Rathbun spoke openly about the challenges they were facing, sharing that they were going through a difficult transition. He mentioned that he had been without a steady job for about six months and that bills had been piling up, making things very tight. He said he was doing everything he could to pay the bills and save for his next trip to Peru. At the time of Rathbun's death, the couple were reportedly still together. Ben Rathbun's life also included some legal difficulties. In 2020, he was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence and driving with a suspended license. He was sentenced to 18 months probation in January 2021. In 2022, Rathbun missed a probation violation hearing, which led to a bench warrant for his arrest. He later turned himself in and spent a night in jail. In an interview with In Touch, Rathbun said, '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. 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.' Ben Rathbun's passing was first reported by the Instagram page shabootydotcom and confirmed by TMZ. His battle with stage 4 stomach cancer lasted several months after his diagnosis at the end of 2024. Despite his illness, Rathbun spent his final moments at home in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones.
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.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS 90 Day Fiance star Ben Rathbun is dead at 55: Reality star's devastating cause of death revealed
Ben Rathbun, who starred on season five of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, has died at age 55. The reality star passed away on Monday at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, according to TMZ. Rathbun had reportedly been in the throes of a battle with stage 4 stomach cancer, which he was only diagnosed with at the end of 2024. His final hours were spent with his loved ones surrounding him, a family source told the publication. Ben, who was 52 at the time he appeared on 90 Day Fiancé, was best known for the online relationship he developed with his South American girlfriend Mahogany Roca. At 22, she was 30 years his junior when they appeared on the series. Rathbun struck up controversy in March of 2022, when he was arrested in Michigan on suspicion of driving under the influence. He had also allegedly been driving with an expired license at the time.
