Elizabeth Castravet Finds Family Strength After Father's Passing
Following the passing of 90 Day Fiancé personality Elizabeth Castravet’s dad, Chuck Potthast, the reality television figure evidently found solace and strength within her family.
“A fortnight ago, a devastating event impacted our household, leaving us utterly broken. My dear, affectionate, and thoughtful father passed away. We are currently grappling with how to proceed with our lives and continue without his presence,” Elizabeth shared on Instagram on November 23, revealing her father's demise in a shared update with her spouse, Andrei Castravet.
Viewers initially met Elizabeth and Andrei during the fifth installment of 90 Day Fiancé, broadcast in 2017. Despite Andrei's past jest that Elizabeth’s relatives resembled “a cult,” her connections with numerous family members have experienced shifts over time.
Beyond her father, Elizabeth also shares multiple brothers and sisters and two offspring with Andrei. Continue reading to discover more about her extensive family unit.
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On November 23, 2025, Elizabeth conveyed the unfortunate announcement that her dad, Chuck Potthast, had passed away.
“A fortnight prior, a calamity befell our household, leaving us utterly devastated. My beloved, affectionate, and thoughtful father departed to be with the Lord. We are endeavoring to understand how to manage our lives and continue on without his presence,” she posted on Instagram. “Kindly honor our request for privacy during this profoundly challenging period.”
In September 2025, Chuck provided a video update after a longer-than-anticipated surgical procedure connected to his prior struggle with cancer.
“My operation was anticipated to last around three to four hours. You see, it remedied hernias that emerged from my earlier cancer surgeries,” he clarified in an Instagram video.
He proceeded: “Upon examination inside, they discovered my stomach lining had entirely given way, necessitating its repair, which they accomplished. Consequently, my surgery extended to eight hours. However, the positive outcome is that I now possess a flat abdomen, which is pleasing. Nevertheless, I wished to express gratitude to everyone for their petitions and encouragement. It truly aided me in enduring it. Deeply thankful. May God bless you.”
Potthast, whose cancer diagnosis occurred in 2016, spoke candidly about his journey with the illness in 2022.
“I am free of cancer, but the specific cancer I was diagnosed with … it impacted my existence and will continue to do so indefinitely,” he informed relationship expert Joy in Us Weekly’s exclusive preview of an April 2022 installment of 90 Day Diaries. “I have escorted Libby to her wedding, I have escorted [her sister] Becky to her wedding. I have witnessed the births of three of my grandchildren … And reflecting on that, I express my gratitude to the Lord daily.”
Pamela Putnam
As reported by Soap Central, Putnam and Chuck tied the knot when he was 18 years old. Putnam was expecting their eldest offspring, son David, at the moment of their marriage ceremony. The couple subsequently had an additional six progeny: sons Charles, Daniel, and Michael, alongside daughters Jennifer, Rebekah, and Elizabeth.
Subsequent to their separation, she wed Walter Putnam.
Becky Lichtwerch
Elizabeth has maintained an inconsistent relationship with her sibling, Becky. The two experienced a disagreement in November 2022, according to People, when Elizabeth informed her sister that she and her spouse Andrei could not participate in a family birthday celebration because of Andrei’s ongoing green card extension. (Andrei originated from Moldova and relocated to Tampa, Florida, following the start of his romance with Elizabeth).
“Excellent, perhaps he will be deported,” Becky stated then.
Becky and her spouse Thomas Lichtwerch are parents to a boy named Mads.
“Exactly a fortnight ago, my existence transformed into an incomprehensible state,” Becky posted on Instagram after her father's passing in November 2025. “My dad Chuck rejoined the Lord. The anguish remains more than I can endure, hence this is all I am capable of expressing.”
Jenn Davis
Devotees of the 90 Day series may remember that Jenn featured in the program’s fifth season and in seasons 4 to 7 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?. While she wasn't seeking romance on the show, she voiced strong opinions about her sister Elizabeth’s spouse, asserting that Andrei was solely keen on Libby for the opportunity to reside in the U.S.
Jenn faced criticism in 2020, subsequent to labeling Andrei’s family’s culinary dishes as “peasant food.”
“Alright, so, you all need to grasp a point,” she conveyed through her Instagram Stories then, according to InTouch Weekly. “Quite literally disembarking a considerably lengthy flight, arriving, encountering countless individuals for the inaugural time, camera crew directly in front of you, having consumed nothing customary — customary to my palate, at least, I apologize if I cause offense — but stepping into a situation and feeling mentally overwhelmed, then being presented with unfamiliar food like a portion of uncooked pig fat on a cracker — I am simply unaccustomed to that.”
She further stated, “I had no inclination to consume it. My apologies. And you all are simply overreacting about it. Please, relax. Calm down. Because if you were in that predicament, you would also decline to eat it. Therefore, cease.”
Charlie Potthast
Charlie and his spouse, Megan Potthast, had a strained relationship with his relatives during the seventh season of 90 Day Fiancé, yet the couple reappeared on the series in September 2022. At that point, they disclosed their venture into a novel online profession together: marketing foot images on OnlyFans.
“The concept of commencing foot photography was somewhat mine, because I thought, you know, your feet are quite attractive,” Charlie remarked during an on-show interview. “Many individuals appreciate that. You can monetize those.”
Charlie is also employed by CMP Capital Investments LLC, the enterprise founded by his father.
In April 2021, Andrei informed Us Weekly that he and Elizabeth maintained no connection with Charlie.
“Currently, our association is absent,” Andrei stated. “He is an inebriated idler, that is the essence of it. Ultimately, he possesses an excessive fondness for alcohol, and that is the reality.”
Andrei Castravet
Andrei and Elizabeth first exchanged vows in October 2017, having encountered each other on the TLC program during its fifth season.
Notwithstanding resistance from her relatives, Andrei has consistently supported Elizabeth during their partnership. As an illustration, the couple was astonished to discover that Elizabeth’s sisters, Jenn and Becky, intended to establish their own rival real estate venture in 2021.
“You speak of disloyalty, yet here it is evident,” Elizabeth conveyed to Jenn then. “That appears to be an act of treachery. [Andrei] would never commit such an act.” Chuck also mentioned his “astonishment” at the information, and Andrei inquired, “Does that exemplify allegiance?”
In April 2021, Andrei sought financial assistance from his father-in-law to initiate his personal enterprise, but his appeal was declined.
“Indeed, the reality is, he aided all his offspring. He provided them with funds to commence their endeavors, and they are all engaged in drawing from the communal resource, so I intend to participate. I mean, why not? If there is substantial wealth, why would I not?” Andrei divulged exclusively to Us after requesting $100,000 from Chuck.
Eleanor Louise Castravet
Elizabeth and Andrei’s initial offspring, their daughter Eleanor, arrived on January 23, 2019.
“We are profoundly fortunate to at last encounter our infant daughter, Eleanor Louise!” the pair declared in a communication to Us then. “This represents an exceedingly joyous and remarkable juncture for us. We have never experienced such fulfillment in our existence, and we anticipate our promising future as a trio. Our deepest gratitude to our followers for their unwavering encouragement and affection throughout our voyage.”
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Elizabeth and Andrei greeted their second offspring jointly, their son Winston, on October 4, 2022.
“We are immensely privileged and delighted to declare the arrival of our son Winston Leo Castravet!” the parents conveyed solely to Us. “He was born on 10/4/2022 at 10:18 PM, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 20 inches in length. Our hearts are currently overflowing with happiness, and Ellie is entirely focused on her infant brother. We are extremely eager to function as a family of four and look forward to our shared development.”
