’90 Day Fiance’: Brandon Gibbs’ Friend from TLC Show Dies

90 Day Fiance star Brandon Gibbs is dealing with the death of someone who is close to him. Already, fans worried as Brandon’s father struggled with illness. But this loss is of a friend – another young man he knows.

90 Day Fiance: Brandon Gibbs Speaks Up

TLC’s 90 Day Fiance has Brandon Gibbs, who spoke up about what is happening in his life. Sadly he says that his father Ron Gibbs is sick, and this is devastating for him. Brandon is close with his parents and has lived with them for a long time.

He helped his father run the farm they all lived on and is set to inherit it from them. The only problem is that Julia Trubkina is not a big fan of farm life. She sees Brandon and her running their lives a little differently.

Julia has dreams of the couple moving to a city or more populated area where the sand is warm, and the water is blue. But for Brandon, explains he doesn’t want to move too far away from the farm. Not to mention the young TLC couple doesn’t have a lot of money.

So, getting an apartment close by is a great option. When Julia from 90 Day Fiance wants to work as a wedding planner, she is told the best way to get customers is to meet people.

TLC Star Has Jealous Wife

90 Day Fiance shows that Brandon Gibbs and Julia Trubkina stay in Virginia. This is where Julia begins her plans to become a wedding planner, and meet people who could be clients.

Brandon introduced her to his friend Melanie Rakar and her boyfriend TJ McClung. Brandon says that he is very close with Melanie and her boyfriend. But Julia thinks that Melanie may like Brandon as more than a friend. She admits that she is jealous.

Julia also does not like the fact that Melanie asked Julia if she was only with Brandon for a green card. The pair do try and get closer with Melanie and TJ when they invite them over to their apartment for the first time. They all drink and have fun together, but when Julia brings up having a baby, things go south. She storms out of the party when Melanie and TJ don’t think it’s a great idea. and leaves a bad impression.

90 Day Fiance: Brandon Gibbs and the Death of a Friend

Brandon Gibbs from 90 Day Fiance has spent some show time with his friends Melanie Rakar and TJ McClung.

Everyone has heard about Brandon’s dad Ron Gibbs, issues with his health, but not many know about the health issues with his friend TJ.

Unfortunately, Soap Dirt reports that Brandon’s close friend TJ McClung recently passed away. He was only 25 years old at the time.

Fans are sad for Brandon and TJ’s girlfriend Melanie.

90 Day Fiance: Melanie Rakar - TJ McClung

Melanie has shared a sweet message that says, “Rest easy, my sweet baby, TJ McClung. I love you.”

His family and friends are mourning his loss.