90 Day Fiancé star Ben Rathbun tragically dies aged 55 after cancer battle
Ben Rathbun has passed away at 55.Ben Rathbun, known for his appearance on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, has died. He was 55.Rathbun passed away Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, with his loved ones by his side, according to a family source.He had been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer late last year and had been undergoing treatment since.Rathbun appeared in Season 5 of the hit reality spinoff, where his relationship with Mahogany Roca, a woman 30 years his junior, drew attention from fans and critics alike.The former pastor and father of four, then 52, had met Roca, 22, online. Many viewers speculated that she was catfishing him, but the couple ultimately met in person and proved skeptics wrong.Their whirlwind romance, marked by cultural differences, trust issues, and online rumors, became a focal point of the season.READ MORE: Paul McCartney struggled with 'overwhelmingly strong feelings of pain' in The BeatlesREAD MORE: I read every single day — everyone should read these 5 underrated booksDespite the rocky beginnings, the pair appeared to have wed after the show concluded, and Roca was reportedly present at Rathbun’s side at the time of his death.“Ben’s journey, though unconventional, was rooted in faith and hope,” said a source close to the family.Rathbun’s storyline was one of the more polarizing arcs in the series, with fans divided over his intentions and the authenticity of the relationship. However, his willingness to pursue love and remain open in the face of criticism left a lasting impression on the franchise’s loyal audience.Rathbun is survived by his four children and wife, Mahogany.TLC has not released a statement as of Monday.Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories.Sign up to our FREE newsletter and get the top stories to your inboxDAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
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