News from 90 Day Fiance star David Murphy's death shocked viewers and cast members of the franchise, and questions about who he was dating before he died have been raised ever since. David, from Nevada, was first seen in 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days, Season 4, as he hunted for his online girlfriend Lana Svetlana. David's failed attempts to meet Lana in person almost convinced fans that Lana wasn't real. However, Lana confirmed she wasn't a catfish by getting engaged to David in the finale, even though they weren't together at the Tell All.
After the retired computer programmer became single, he continued to receive a lot of attention from his fans as well as his co-stars. One of them was Amira Lollysa, presented in 90 Day Fiance season 8. Amira was engaged to Andrew Kenton and made numerous attempts to enter the US during COVID-19 to marry him before giving up. Amira somehow managed to make it to America after the show and has lived in Las Vegas since. In July 2024, Amira stated that she was married to a mystery man. However, what about the dating rumors with David, who passed away in December 2024?
David and Amira sparked dating rumors in January 2022
David and Amira never revealed how they met
In January 2022, David posted a video on Instagram where he said: "I'm here at Caesars Palace and tell me what I'm supposed to do here."He then panned the camera to reveal his company, which was Amira. David captioned the post as"Go out to have fun", and tagged Amira. A few days later, it was AmiraIt's time to post about David. She shared a cute photo with him and revealed that she was excited to go on a trip with Lana's ex-boyfriend. Amira put her arm on his shoulder while David held Amira around the waist.
Amira suggested moving in with David
Amira and David marked an important milestone in their history
Amira and David looked like a couple in the photo, and within a week or so, Amira was shopping in an RV with David. The couple flirted on camera with Amira saying: “This is huge” as David showed her the motorhome. She was later seen seductively sprawled out on top of the bed as David walked towards Amira. Amira and David never confirmed their relationship, but in February 2022, Amira suggested that she would move in with him. Amira shared a photo of his luggage all packed with the caption: “new house” with David’s IG username marked in this.
David insisted that Amira was not his girlfriend
David never explained the nature of his relationship with Amira
In March 2022, David was interviewed by Domenick Nati who asked him if he was exclusively dating someone or dating multiple women. “Uh, nobody exclusive”, replied David. He said he would settle down with “one very soon” but added that he was talking to “maybe six”Women at once. They were all in Ukraine and David was eager to leave the US as quickly as possible after he finished selling everything he had. “We're just leaving,” David responded when asked about Amira. He said they weren't dating and didn't live together.
“We never said anything. People just do it.”
Amira paid tribute to her “friend” David
Amira shared a video that suggested David was romantically involved with her
Amira posted a simple message to David following the news of his passing. She wrote: "My friend. Rest in peace.” She also shared a selfie of herself crying while a cat sat next to her and captioned it: “Thank you for being you @davidjmurphey Rest in peace.” Amira shared a screen recording of a TikTok video that showed David and her having dinner together. It looked like they were celebrating someone's birthday. The original poster on TikTok, @lindsaynot_lohan captioned the video, “the way he looked at her>” and told Amira in the comments: “I just KNOW he loved you.”
90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days airs Sundays at 8pm EST on TLC.
Source: David Murphy/Instagram, Amira Lollysa/Instagram, lindsaynot_lohan/TikTok, Domenick Nati/YouTube
90 Day Fiancé is a reality television series that follows the trials and tribulations of non-U.S. citizens who travel from abroad each season to meet their potential spouses using a K-1 visa. This three-month visa gives the couple 90 days to determine whether or not their romantic and life goals are aligned before they are forced to return home single. Drama and tension unfold as couples navigate the complicated dynamics of international marriage.
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January 12, 2014