David Murphey, a beloved reality star, has left this world at the age of 66. His family announced this tragic news on Wednesday, Dec. 18, through an Instagram post. In the lengthy caption, they revealed that he passed away on Dec. 11 after battling health issues for several years.

Remembering David Murphey - A Life Well Lived

David's Professional Life

David was a veteran, a small business owner, and a software engineer. He had recently retired from the Clark County Treasurer's office in Nevada, where he had also worked for H&R Block and IGT. His diverse career showed his versatility and dedication.He was well-known for his time as a cast member on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. This show allowed him to connect with viewers from all over the world, see different cultures, and share his experiences with his thousands of followers on Instagram. His journey on the show was a significant part of his life.

David's 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. His choice for adopting was from The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. This shows his kind and compassionate nature.In his difficult time, the family asked for privacy. But they also asked friends and fans to honor his memory by making a donation to The Animal Foundation in his name. This shows the impact he had on others and his love for these furry friends.

David's Health Struggles

David had previously opened up about his health struggles. In March 2023, he went live on Instagram and revealed that he was not doing well. He said, "I've been ill, basically." He had been staying in Las Vegas because that was where his medical insurance was.For the last almost three months, he had been in and out of the hospital. The doctors initially thought he had hepatitis, but his tests came back negative. He continued to face problems with his liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys. His health issues were a great concern for him and his family.

David's Time on 90 Day Fiancé

Murphey appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days during season 4 in 2020. The cameras followed him to Ukraine to meet his girlfriend of seven years, Lana. He had traveled to see her several times before, but it wasn't until his fifth attempt that they finally met in person.In a May 2020 episode, he said, "Lana and I are going to dinner. I want to do something more romantic because I only have a few days left in Ukraine. I need to talk to Lana about getting engaged before I leave." Their relationship had its ups and downs, and they got engaged on the show.However, later they broke things off. In 2022, Murphey appeared on the spinoff show 90 Day Diaries and explained what went wrong in the relationship. He said, "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. 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."David's story on 90 Day Fiancé was a rollercoaster of emotions, and his presence on the show will be remembered by many.