Mahogany Roca from 90 Day Fiancé resurfaced on Instagram after her husband Ben Rathbun died to address rumors they were not together during his final moments. Mahogany was considered a catfish in Before The 90 Days season 5 because she’d refused to make video calls with Ben and used heavy filters on all her photos. At one point, even Ben wondered if Mahogany was scamming him. He also had a 30-year age gap with Mahogany, who’s from Peru, which made their relationship controversial. However, Ben and Mahogany got together and even got married.
Ben, who was last seen on 90 Day Diaries with Mahogany, shockingly passed away in May 2025. Mahogany had not posted on social media for several months, but she decided to break her silence to prove her undying love for Ben.
Mahogany shared an Instagram album featuring several selfies with Ben, including pictures showing the two of them with her parents, celebrating the American man’s birthday. Ben appeared joyous in all the photos, although he looked different due to drastic weight loss and longer hair. “Every morning, your breakfasts in bed, your kisses, your smiles and your beautiful blue eyes, you played Christian songs,” Mahogany wrote in her caption.
“You went out to run to the beach and sometimes talk to God.”
Mahogany mentioned how Ben worked with dignity and strove to be the best “son of God.” She wrote that when Ben fell ill, she “slept in hospitals” with him and tried to give him her love, even though it made her feel “helpless.” Mahogany added, “I miss you so much my love. I miss you like the sky and the stars.” The law student reminded her followers that Ben was the best father, friend, husband, son, and child of God.
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When news first broke about Ben’s illness, it was reported that Mahogany had traveled to the U.S. with him and was staying with his family. However, no photos ever confirmed that the two were together in the U.S., and both had stopped posting on social media before his health condition became public. Ben passed away from cancer on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by his family, including Mahogany. Despite this, unverified rumors surfaced claiming that Mahogany was still in Peru and may not have been with Ben during his final moments.
Although Mahogany’s recent photos do not confirm she is still in the U.S., since they may be older images from when Ben was living in Peru, she appears to be trying to show that their marriage was not in trouble before his passing. On Before The 90 Days, Mahogany avoided meeting Ben in person, shared heavily edited photos that made her look unrecognizable, and gave him a false address. Ben did not even know her real age and questioned her lack of affection when they finally met. Her distant and dishonest behavior gave her a negative reputation among franchise viewers.
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Mahogany Roca 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days in selfie with filters
Mahogany does not need to prove her love for Ben to the public. Despite her uncertainty about their future during their 90 Day Diaries appearance, Ben was clearly happy to be with her. He was so devoted that he even sold his blood to afford a flight to visit her. Due to the criticism she received from viewers, it is unlikely that Mahogany will return to the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. For now, fans can only extend their condolences to her and Ben’s family and hope she finds comfort in the memories they shared together.
