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Brandon and Julia are grieving the loss of their dog Simba, who died from a stroke. As they cope, they’re also facing a new challenge with Ron’s health.

Brandon’s latest update about Ron is concerning. Brandon shared a photo of himself and Julia sitting with their other dog, Nala, on a park bench near a lake. He captioned it, “This year has really tested us and our families.” Julia wrote, “We miss you Simba everyday, praying for dad to get better,” in the caption, sparking curiosity about Ron’s well-being. Brandon’s follower @Hoegie12 commented, “Is Branden’s Dad sick?” Brandon replied to them, “He just had a fall,” with a disappointed face emoji.

What Ron Gibbs’ Health Update Means

Brandon & Julia’s Relationship Tested By Family Crisis

Brandon didn’t share specific details about Ron’s condition or how his fall happened. The couple is clearly going through a difficult time and may choose to open up more once Ron's health improves. Brandon and Julia’s marriage has been marked by ongoing struggles, from clashes over her go-go dancing job in the U.S. to trust issues after she cheated on him with an ex. Julia has also declined to have children with Brandon and applied for her parents’ U.S. visa without informing him, adding further strain to their relationship.

Now Ron’s health has become a new concern. During the Happily Ever After? season 6 Tell-All, Brandon shared that his father was battling an unexplained illness. Ron and Betty had asked Brandon and Julia to move back in, but Julia responded dismissively, saying, “This is life,” which came across as insensitive given the seriousness of the situation. Later, the Gibbs family requested prayers for Ron’s recovery, and fans have begun sending well-wishes. With this added stress, Brandon and Julia’s relationship faces yet another challenge.

Our Take On Brandon & Julia’s Latest Family Misfortune

Brandon & Julia Have A Tough Road Ahead

Brandon and Julia have turned to therapy to work through their challenges, and Brandon has come to accept Julia’s decision not to have children. However, Julia is now dealing with undisclosed health concerns she’s not yet ready to share. Financially, the couple is also struggling. Julia itted it was hard to cover their vet bills. With these growing pressures, their healing process after losing Simba may be hindered. After 90 Day: The Last Resort, it remains to be seen how they will handle these mounting issues while striving to build a relationship free of trust issues and disagreements.

90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Sources: Brandon Gibbs/Instagram, Julia Trubkina/Instagram, @Hoegie12/Instagram