Ben Rathbun, known from 90 Day Fiance: Before The 90 Days, has died at the age of 55, with the cause of death now confirmed. He was raised in a strict religious environment he later described as cult-like. Within this church, 22-year-old Mahogany Roca ed Ben on social media after seeing his shirtless modeling photos. The two began an online relationship, though Mahogany’s refusal to video chat sparked speculation that she might be a catfish. However, Ben and Mahogany met in Peru and married after the show ended.

Ben was last seen on 90 Day Diaries with Mahogany as he flew to Peru to spend time with his wife while dealing with financial issues. However, newer updates about Ben have been shocking.

On May 19, 2025, Shabooty reported that Ben had ed away. According to the blogger’s sources, he had been diagnosed with cancer. The caption read, “RIP to Ben, and I know this is a difficult time for his family.” He also noted that Mahogany had stayed by Ben’s side during these heartbreaking moments. Meanwhile, TMZ reported that Ben died on Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Ben had been fighting stage 4 stomach cancer and had received the diagnosis at the end of 2024.

What Ben Rathbun’s Death Means For Mahogany

Ben’s Arrest, Health Concerns & Mahogany’s Absence From Social Media

Mahogany initially seemed hesitant to meet Ben, likely due to their age gap, though he later said she was uncomfortable being on camera. The couple didn’t get engaged on Before The 90 Days, but Ben returned to see her without the show’s crew. Fans were wary of Mahogany’s secretive behavior. She had lied about her age, given Ben a fake address, and ghosted him. Despite the red flags, Ben remained devoted and tried to keep her happy. On 90 Day Diaries, he revealed he was selling his blood to afford Mahogany’s spousal visa so she could move to the U.S.

However, Mahogany was still attempting to distance herself from Ben, as shown on 90 Day Diaries. She may have been unhappy with his financial struggles after he was fired from his job. In November 2024, Ben was arrested in Macomb County, Michigan, for failing to pay child . Around the time of his arrest, it was revealed that he had a medical condition. Mahogany had traveled to the U.S. with Ben and was staying with his family in Michigan. She has since remained off social media, leaving her current situation unknown.

Our Take On Ben Rathbun’s Tragic ing

Ben’s Fitness Commitment & Unexpected Health Setback

Ben was once a man deeply dedicated to his health, which helped him pursue modeling at his age. He often shared shirtless photos on Instagram, offering health advice to fans who aspired to achieve a physique like his. In 2022, Ben announced the launch of his new business, Starting Today Fitness, aimed at providing clients with personalized health guides and journals. Given his commitment to fitness, it was particularly shocking to 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days fans when Ben's health took a sudden turn for the worse.

90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Sources: Shabooty/Instagram, TMZ