'90 Day Fiancé' Star Dead Following Health Problems

Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
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David Murphey, known for his appearance on TLC's '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,' passed away at home in Las Vegas on December 11, 2024, at the age of 66. Murphey, a veteran, small business owner, and retired software engineer, faced health challenges over the years, including liver cancer, liver dysfunction, and issues with his pancreas, kidneys, and lungs. His family announced his passing on Instagram, noting his connection with viewers through the show and social media. He is survived by his two sisters and his cat Gamera.

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RATING

6.4
Moderately Fair
Read with skepticism

The article provides a concise account of David Murphey's death, along with relevant personal and professional details. However, it lacks citations from a range of sources and does not provide a cause of death, potentially affecting its comprehensiveness and reliability.

RATING DETAILS

7
Accuracy

The article is generally accurate regarding David Murphey's death and his background. However, it does not confirm the cause of death, and the future date mentioned (December 11, 2024) raises questions about its factual accuracy.

6
Balance

The article mainly presents the family's perspective and lacks other viewpoints or expert commentary that might provide a more balanced narrative.

8
Clarity

The article is clearly written and easy to understand. It avoids emotive language and maintains a neutral tone, though it could benefit from a clearer timeline and more detailed sourcing.

5
Source quality

The article references a family statement and mentions TMZ but does not provide direct citations or links to these sources, which affects the assessment of source quality.

6
Transparency

The article includes some details about Murphey's health issues and his career, but it does not disclose the specific cause of death or potential conflicts of interest, and there is a lack of clarity regarding the timeline.