David Murphey, a star in 90 Day Fiancé, passed away aged 66 and his cause of death has now been revealed.
Murphey’s family announced his passing on December 11, 2024, in a heartfelt statement, as reported by the Daily Mail.
“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. He was 66 years old,” the statement read.
The family shared details of Murphey’s life, highlighting his career and personal passions: “David was a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer. He had recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s office in Nevada, having also worked for H&R Block and IGT.
“He was also well known for his time as a cast member on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. 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.
“He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans. David is survived by his two sisters and his cat, Gamera. The family asked for privacy during this difficult time.”
The statement also reflected on Murphey’s passion for animal welfare, particularly his love for cats.
“As many knew, David had a fierce love for cats. He always made an effort to adopt cats and give them a good loving home.
“David’s choice for adopting was from The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. For friends and fans who want to help, we ask that you honor his memory by making a donation to The Animal Foundation in his name.”
His cause of death has been confirmed as heart-related complications, including cardiac arrhythmia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to a statement from a Clark County, Nevada spokesperson shared with TMZ.
Murphey also had a history of pulmonary embolism—a potentially fatal blockage in a lung artery caused by a blood clot traveling from another part of the body. Officials have ruled his death as natural causes.
Additionally, sources told TMZ that Murphey had been battling liver cancer in the time leading up to his passing.
Murphey rose to fame as a cast member on the fourth season of the 90 Day Fiancé spinoff, which aired in 2020. The show chronicled couples who met online and their first in-person encounters.
Murphey’s storyline centered on his relationship with Lana, a woman he met on a Ukrainian dating website.
After multiple trips to Ukraine, the pair finally met in person on his fifth visit. The two became engaged but eventually went their separate ways.
Murphey discussed the split on a 2022 episode of 90 Day Diaries, per ET.
“She thought that, ‘Well, now that we’re engaged, now you can help me do the things that you promised,’ like, get her some English lessons, actually move her into an apartment,” Murphey shared.
“But part of my conditions for doing that was to get her off the [dating] website and she didn’t get off the websites, so I didn’t offer any of those bonuses, so four months into our engagement, we just stopped communicating.”
Our thoughts are with Murphey’s loved ones at this difficult time.
