Overview

• Ben Rathbun, known for his appearance on Season 5 of '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,' died on May 19, 2025, at age 55 in Greencastle, Indiana.
• Rathbun had been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer at the end of 2024 and spent his final moments with his wife, Mahogany Roca, and family by his side.
• His relationship with Roca, a Peruvian woman 30 years his junior, was a central storyline on the show, overcoming initial suspicions of catfishing to eventually marry in Peru.
• Off-screen, Rathbun faced personal struggles, including financial difficulties and legal issues, such as a 2022 probation violation that led to a brief jail stay.
• His death was first reported by the Instagram page shabootydotcom and later confirmed by major outlets, including TMZ.