90 Day Fiancé Star Stevi Nichole shares heartbreaking update on her father — “Watching him in pain is so hard”

HATTIESBURG, MS — 90 Day Fiancé star Stevi Nichole has seen her world turned upside down just as she was beginning a new chapter with her fiancé, Mahdi. What was meant to be a hopeful new start in Mississippi has quickly shifted into a period of deep emotional distress as her father’s health has taken a sudden and severe turn for the worse.

A Sudden Decline

Stevi’s father, Perry, who quickly became a fan favorite during his appearances on the show, has been battling a debilitating lung condition. Fans first learned of the crisis when Stevi revealed that doctors had discovered a severe lung disease during a medical examination. The situation escalated rapidly, leading to the news that Perry would require a lung transplant to survive.

The Latest Complication

While the transplant news was already heavy for the family, Stevi recently shared a more urgent update that has left followers moved. She revealed that her father recently developed a serious infection that required immediate surgery. While the procedure was successful, Stevi admits the recovery path is fraught with uncertainty. «Watching him in pain is so hard,» she shared in a personal social media post, noting that she has been spending her days by his bedside, playing his favorite music and reminding him of his impact on their lives.

A Call for Prayers

The reality star also made a heartfelt plea to her community, asking for prayers not just for her father, but for their entire family—including relatives currently in Iran. The post was met with a wave of support, with fellow transplant survivors and fans offering messages of strength. «Never give up. Fight with everything you have,» one user wrote.

Despite the «emotional chaos» of the hospital stays and the looming transplant surgery, Stevi concluded her message with a note of resilience, encouraging anyone else going through a silent battle to keep pushing forward.