Ben Rathbun from 90 Day Fiancé Dies at 55: Was Mahogany Really There?

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90 Day Fiancé alum Ben Rathbun, aged 55, passed away. Known for his appearance on TLC’s show following his divorce to pursue a relationship with a younger woman in Peru, his cause of death was stomach cancer. His family was with him at the time, and it was stated that his current wife, fellow 90 Day star Mahogany Roca, was by his side. Yet, there are contrasting reports about this specific aspect.

It was TMZ who reported Rathbun’s passing, mentioning that Mahogany and other friends and relatives were with him at Greencastle, Indiana when he died. However, an unidentified Reddit user, u/Flaky-Employment-830, has stepped forward in discussions about the reality star’s demise to contradict this claim, stating that Mahogany was not present during his last moments.

Indeed, it’s true that Ben passed away this morning. I’m married to a relative of his, and we received the sad news this morning. Given the circumstances, it seems likely that someone close to the family may have shared the information before everyone was ready. Mahogany has been back in Peru for some time now and wasn’t with him at the end. He was surrounded by his family instead.

Since the user hasn’t given concrete evidence linking them to Ben Rathbun, their statements should be regarded as assumptions. However, it’s worth noting that Mahogany and Ben have been in each other’s company recently, with intermittent disputes such as her accidental overdose incident and his child support-related arrest.

News of Rathbun’s cancer first reached the public in December of 2024, and at the time, it was reported by 90 Day insider Shabooty that Mahogany was with him as he attempted to make amends with family. The news was repeated in the TMZ article, and the alleged family member said that’s why they decided to speak out on the issue and clarify the situation:

Indeed, I chose to speak up since I feel she doesn’t merit the respect people usually offer. I won’t delve deeply into it as it’s not my role, but she was primarily motivated by self-interest and provided no support whatsoever. On the other hand, his family tirelessly cared for him till the end, and they are the ones who truly deserve acknowledgment, not her.

Initially, Ben Rathbun made his debut during Season 5 of “90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days,” a series accessible with a Max subscription. In this season, he traveled to Peru to encounter Mahogany, but doubts arose among viewers about her authenticity. Despite mounting evidence suggesting she wasn’t who he believed, Ben persisted in arranging a meeting. Eventually, his gamble proved successful, and the pair publicly declared their marriage in “90 Day Diaries” in 2024.

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Mahogany Roca has yet to make a public comment regarding Ben Rathbun’s death, and she appears to have been absent from social media for a while now. Her most recent TikTok upload was in 2023, and our search did not uncover any current posts or updates linked to an Instagram or Facebook profile believed to be hers.

In spite of facing challenges over the last few years, Ben Rathbun previously worked as a youth pastor and served as the Executive Director for the Michigan Lupus Foundation. Although his later life was marked by legal difficulties, we can only hope that he had an opportunity to reconcile with his family and find peace in his final days.

With heartfelt sympathy, TopMob extends its deepest condolences to Ben Rathbun’s loved ones, wishing them strength and peace during this trying period. May we all respect their privacy as they mourn the passing of a cherished family member, and allow them time to grieve in peace, within the 90 Day fandom community.

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2025-05-20 17:39