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Reality Star Ben Rathbun Dies at 55 After Cancer Battle

The '90 Day Fiancé' alum passed away at his Indiana home surrounded by loved ones, following a late-stage stomach cancer diagnosis in 2024.

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Overview

  • Ben Rathbun, known for his appearance on Season 5 of TLC's '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,' died on May 19, 2025, at age 55.
  • Rathbun had been battling stage 4 stomach cancer since late 2024 and spent his final moments at home in Greencastle, Indiana, with family by his side.
  • He rose to fame through his cross-cultural relationship with Mahogany Roca, a Peruvian woman 30 years his junior, whom he later married.
  • Rathbun's life included legal challenges, including a 2020 DUI and a 2022 probation violation, which added complexity to his public image.
  • The father of four is being remembered by fans and peers for his journey on reality television and his perseverance in the face of personal and health struggles.