90 Day Fiancé: Backwards couple Kenneth “KennyNiedermeier and Armando Rubio have shared devastating news with their fans. Kenny, 60, and Armando, 34, met in an online group for single gay parents, where they began a friendship. Their friendship became serious when they met in person and Kenny decided to move to Mexico forever. Kenny had four adult children in St. Petersburg. She left his family behind to marry Armando. Kenny and Armando’s wholesome love story was the highlight of 90 day fiancé: the other waand in 2020. They faced challenges along the way due to their sexuality, but they married in May 2021.
Kenny and Armando currently star TOW season 5 with Armando’s biological daughter, Hannah, and their two dogs, Mika and Toffee, as they explore surrogacy.
However, on November 19, they revealed that their pet Toffee had sadly passed away on November 17, 2023. They wrote that Toffee had a “incident a couple of days ago“and she was rushed to the veterinary hospital where her heart stopped. Little Toffee could not be revived.”This unexpected and sudden loss has affected us greatly.“added the couple. Toffee had been with Armando and Kenny for just one year and nine months, but had quickly become part of their family.
Kenny’s dog truffles died in 2022
“She helped mend my broken heart after Truffles passed away and we are beyond heartbroken.” Kenny added. His Frenchie Mika had also developed a close bond with Toffee. She feels “lost right now“without his sister.”We tried to give Toffee a great, happy, adventurous life and she lived it to the fullest.” the couple told their shocked audience. Kenny and Armando shared several photos and videos to show fans how amazing she was and how she had become an important part of their family. Toffee blessed Kenny, Armando and their daughter Hannah with unconditional love Dog lover Kenny had a trusted companion with him when he first moved to Mexico.
Fans loved seeing her interactions with her dog Truffles the Chihuahua on screen. Truffles has been with Kenny for over 18 years. Kenny was devastated when Truffles died in January 2023. Kenny and Truffles spent almost every day together for almost 20 years. The truffles had brought Kenny immense joy. He had traveled all over the United States with Kenny and had even taken international trips. Hannah developed an instant bond with Truffles when he moved in with her and Armando. Now that Toffee is gone too, fans are sending Kenny love and prayers in his comments.
Their Pillow Talk co-stars, Loren Brovarnik and Verónica Rodríguez, reached out to Armando and Kenny to offer their deepest condolences. Fans are used to seeing Kenny and Armando with their mascots on. 90 Day Fiancé: Backwards. Toffee, especially, has been an integral part of season 5 and we’ll all miss him when he appears on screen in future episodes. Meanwhile, Kenny and Armando are ready to welcome their new baby. They will also move to Mexico City, where they will explore a new life with a new member who will soon join their sweet family.
90 Day Fiancé: Backwards airs Mondays at 8 pm EDT on TLC.
Fountain: Kenneth “Kenny” Niedermeier/Instagram