David Murphey, known for his appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 4, tragically passed away on December 11th, 2024, at the age of 66. David became well-known on the show for his long-distance relationship with Lana Svetlana, a woman from Ukraine.
Their relationship was fraught with red flags, including multiple instances where Lana stood David up during his trips to Ukraine. Despite these red flags, including suspicions that Lana may have been a scammer, David proposed to her, and the couple became engaged.
90 Day Fiancé: David Murphey Tragically Passes Away at 66
However, their relationship soon took a turn for the worse as Lana virtually disappeared from David’s life, stating that she preferred to communicate through the paid platform where they had initially met. In January 2021, Lana confirmed their breakup, revealing that the engagement had been staged for the show.
Following the breakup, David made a return to the TLC spotlight with 90 Day Diaries in April 2022. During his segment, he revealed that he had been in contact with another Ukrainian woman named Olga while still involved with Lana.
After the engagement ended, David expressed a desire to rekindle things with Olga, though his attempts to reach her were unsuccessful. Despite this, David was determined to return to Ukraine, even planning to volunteer to fight in the war against Russia. However, his application to join the Ukrainian army was denied due to his age and lack of combat experience.
In the years following his time on 90 Day Fiancé, David’s health began to deteriorate. He had been battling multiple health issues, including liver cancer, blood clots in his lungs, and a history of surgeries. He had undergone about 13 surgeries during his life and was scheduled for his 14th surgery before his passing.
David’s family shared the news of his death on December 18th, revealing that he passed away at home. While the exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed, it is known that he had been struggling with his health for some time.
David’s family reflected on his life, highlighting his achievements as a U.S. Army veteran, a small business owner, and a software engineer. He was also deeply committed to helping animals, particularly cats, and made significant efforts to create homes for them through The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. In honor of David’s memory, his family requested that donations be made to the foundation.
The news of David’s passing has touched many, including his fans, co-stars, and 90 Day Fiancé bloggers. David Toborowsky, a fellow 90 Day star, shared his condolences in the comments, recalling a recent conversation with David where he expressed hope for more time.
Many others have also expressed their sympathies, offering their best wishes for David’s family during this difficult time. Fans of the show have mourned his passing, reflecting on his journey and the ups and downs of his relationships on television, while also honoring his life beyond the screen.
