Farewell David Murphey! 90 Day Fiancé Star’s Family Makes Emotional Statement After His Death at 66! See More
💔 Tragic News: 90 Day Fiancé Star David Murphy Has Passed Away at 66 💔
Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days are mourning the heartbreaking loss of David Murphy, a beloved cast member who appeared on the hit TLC series in 2020. According to an official statement shared by his family on his Instagram page, David passed away on December 11th after battling health issues for several years.
“David was a veteran, small business owner, and software engineer,” his family shared. “He recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer’s Office in Nevada and had previously worked for H&R Block and IG. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and thousands of fans.”
David’s family also reflected on his time on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, where he became known for his controversial online romance with Lana, a Ukrainian woman he had been talking to for seven years.
“His time on the show allowed him to connect with viewers, see the world, and share his story,” the statement read.
Throughout Season 4, viewers saw David’s hopeful and sometimes heartbreaking journey as he pursued a relationship that many — including his friends — feared was a scam. Against all odds, David finally met Lana in person, and the two became engaged in the season finale. Unfortunately, their engagement didn’t last, and the pair eventually went their separate ways.
Even after the breakup, David remained optimistic about finding love. Appearing on 90 Day Diaries in 2022, he reflected on his experience with remarkable honesty and humor:
“You always have to remember — nothing is real until you meet,” he said. “When you’re doing this international thing, you’ve got to have multiple irons in the fire. If one doesn’t work out, it’s on to the next.”
David’s memorable scenes with fellow franchise favorite Big Ed Brown also became fan favorites. During one tense conversation, Big Ed questioned David’s long-distance relationship:
“Seven years, buddy — you’re being scammed,” Ed warned.
But David, calm and confident as ever, responded:
“She is not. I pay to be on the websites to avoid being scammed — and I can easily afford it.”
It was moments like these that made David Murphy a true fan favorite — determined, quirky, and endlessly hopeful.
Following the news of his passing, 90 Day Fiancé fans have flooded social media with tributes and heartfelt messages, remembering him as a kind, genuine man who wore his heart on his sleeve.
“David was one of the most sincere people on the show,” one fan wrote. “He just wanted love — and that made him so relatable.”
David Murphy was 66 years old.
🕊️ May he rest in peace — and may his legacy of optimism and resilience continue to inspire 90 Day Fiancé fans around the world.
