LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC. (THECOUNT) — Dr. Jim Raman, a former contestant of CBS reality show, The Amazing Race has died.
Raman, 42, an orthodontist, died on Monday, according to an obituary posted by the funeral home handing his arrangements.
|
Advertisement |
TVFanatic is reporting that deputies attended Raman’s home he shared with his wife, Misti, on Tuesday morning where he was found dead.
Raman’s cause of death remains unclear.
However, a statement to USA Today from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Adam Myrick said that “no one has been arrested or detained in connection with this (death) investigation.”
“We aren’t seeking any suspects or persons of interest as our work on the case continues.”
Jim appeared alongside his wife, Misti on The Amazing Race Season 25, which aired in 2014.
The company confirmed the news of Jim’s passing in a statement of its own:
Irmo Smiles has suffered a tragic loss this week. It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Jim Raman. As our staff and the family prepare for Dr. Raman’s celebration of life, please join us in praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your patience is greatly appreciated as we give Dr. Misti Raman time to grieve the loss of her loving husband.
Jim is survived by his kids, Lexi and Jimmy, and wife Misti.
Geo quick facts: Lexington is the largest town in and the county seat of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. Lexington is a suburb of the state’s capital and second-largest city, Columbia. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2017 population is 21,265, and it is the second-largest municipality in the greater Columbia area – Wikipedia.