The reality series 90 Day Fiancé is about love, so it makes sense that cast members such as Angela Deem have opened up about relatives who have passed away. They've shared how those great losses shaped their lives. Since 2014, the TLC reality TV show has given fans countless dramatic fights, inside jokes, and villains to gossip about. Incidents like those add to the entertainment value of the show, but sometimes the series goes deeper. The show's stars do go through tragedies that viewers find out about when they’re discussed on or offscreen. Here’s a look at all the 90DF franchise stars who have faced tragic losses.
It’s not just the couples on 90 Day Fiancé and its spin-offs that make the franchise what it is. Viewers are introduced to their family members and friends, and those supporting cast members play major roles in terms of how the shows' plots shape up. These 90DF cast members include kids, in-laws, and even pets. In some cases, they end up becoming the real standouts on the show, as couples continue to navigate their typically chaotic lives. Sadly, some 90DF family members pass on. Losing a loved one is never easy, even for the toughest of reality TV stars, including Angela.
In the last few years, a handful of 90 Day Fiancé celebs have grieved after losing their nearest and dearest. At times, the passing of family members has ended up affecting particular relationships. For example, a cast member might be the half of the couple who moved away from their family to come to a different country. In that case, news of a relative's passing may be very painful and strain a romantic relationship. Of course, all 90DF stars feel great sadness when their loved ones pass, regardless of the circumstances.
Angela Deem
On 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 2, Angela desperately wanted to get married to her Nigerian partner, Michael Ilesanmi. The couple finally tied the knot on January 27, 2020, as shown on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 5. One week after Angela’s wedding, her mother Glenda Standridge passed away. A couple of hours after Michael and Angela’s wedding, the meemaw received a call about Glenda being, “unresponsive.” The Georgia resident immediately flew back to America and was by her mom’s side when she passed away on February 8, 2020. Since then, Angela has not met Michael face to face. Their marriage has been long-distance owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and his pending visa.
Sumit Singh
Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way often question Sumit about his commitment towards Jenny Slatten. The main thing that stops Sumit from getting married to Jenny is the attitude of his mother Sahna, who disapproves of the match. In a recent episode of TOW season 3, Sumit revealed why his mother dislikes Jenny. Delhi resident Sumit had a sister, who was one-and-a-half years younger than him. She tragically passed away when she was eight months old, due to jaundice.
After that, Sumit’s mother had always wanted a daughter and she found one in Sumit’s ex-wife. Sumit’s ex helped Sahna with household chores, talked to her, and made her happy. However, Sumit divorced her because of Jenny, which made Sahna feel like she was losing a daughter all over again. It’s unlikely that Sahna will be able to think of Jenny as a daughter since the 90DF mom has issues with Jenny being older than her.
Corey Rathgeber
Corey Rathgeber sacrificed a lot to be with Evelin Villegas in Ecuador. On 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 1, that Corey’s father Gary's death was revealed. Mill A, Washington resident Gary, who was featured in earlier episodes. passed away in January 2019, and fans learned about it via the show. Gary’s pancreas was inflamed and, as per Corey’s mother Linda, his health deteriorated rapidly before he passed on.
Corey has returned to America following the loss of his father. He later revealed that 90 Day Fiancé fan-favorite Gary was supposed to visit him in Ecuador so they could surf and fish together. Cast members who lose their relatives must move through the stages of grief, as franchise fans stand behind them, sending love and support however they can.