Ben Rathbun, who gained recognition on Season Five of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, has sadly died at age 55 — following a brief but devastating battle with stage four stomach cancer,
One of the more aggressive forms of gastrointestinal malignancies often requiring intensive oncology diagnostics and hospital-based treatment plans.
The reality TV star passed away on Monday, May 20, at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, TMZ reported.
His death was first shared by the Instagram page @shabootydotcom. According to a family source, he was surrounded by loved ones in his final hours, including his wife,
Mahogany Roca — a time likely involving end-of-life care, palliative treatment decisions, and private health insurance coverage for advanced cancer support.
He had been diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer at the end of 2024, making his health decline swift and heartbreaking. The disease is often detected too late, due to nonspecific.