Tragic news for fans of the popular reality show "The Visa for Love" (rig. "90 Day Fiancé").Chuck Potthast, the father of one of the stars of the program, Elizabeth Castravet, died at the age of 64 after fighting aggressive brain cancer.
Chuck Potthast was well known to TLC viewers as supporting Elizabeth's father, who, along with her husband Andre Castravat, became the icon of the series. He appeared in episodes, sharing his history of fighting cancer and trying to reconcile a quarreling family. In the program he emphasized that "The Lord did not save his life to watch his family fall apart." His presence added authenticity to family conflicts, which were one of the main themes in the spin-offs show.
The death occurred two weeks before Elizabeth's Instagram post, published on November 23.The daughter reported the tragedy, describing her father as a "sweet, loving, and caring" man who "went to heaven." The family is "completely devastated," Elizabeth wrote., asking for privacy at this difficult time. Her sister Becky, also known for her program, shared an emotional message: "My world is distorted, my pain is unbearable. Father has gone to the Lord."
Cause of death was glioblastoma multiforme – an aggressive form of brain cancer for which there is no effective treatment. Therapy can only slow the development of the disease and relieve symptoms, as reported by the Mayo Clinic. Chuck's been struggling with cancer for a long time. In September, he underwent a complicated surgery that was to last 3-4 hours but extended to 8 hours due to complications, including a collapsed stomach wall. After the procedure he joked from the hospital bed about his "flat belly" and thanked fans for their prayers.
DeathChucka Potthasta to kolejny cios dla rodziny, która już wcześniej mierzyła się z dramatami na oczach milionów widzów. Elizabeth, matka dwójkichildren, często dzieliła się w show wyzwaniami macierzyństwa i relacji z rodzeństwem. Fani „Wizy na Miłość” wspominają Chucka jako ciepłego człowieka, który próbował scalać bliskich mimo konfliktów.
