An investigation into the death of a dentist from Amazing Race

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of an orthodontist from the Columbia area who gained national fame by appearing on "The Amazing Race".

Jim Raman died Monday, according to his obituary on the Dignity Memorial website. He was 42 years old.

After responding to a home near the Lakefront Court at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, a death investigation was opened by the Sheriff's Department, said Captain Adam Myrick, Public Information Officer, at The State.

Dr. Raman was found dead on the spot, according to People magazine.

Myrick testified that no one had been arrested or detained and that the sheriff's department was not currently looking for anyone of interest or suspicion.

No cause of death has been made public.

Appeals to the Lexington County Coroner's Office were not immediately returned. Coroner Margaret Fisher said, "Nothing, neither suspect nor criminal is involved in the case … and out of compbadion and respect for the family, my office will not say anything about it," reported WIS.

Myrick told the state that the sheriff's department would investigate "every unnatural death".

Raman and his wife Misti Raman are dentists at Irmo Smiles, according to their firm's website. They were candidates for "The Amazing Race" in the fall of 2014.

According to People magazine, the South Carolina couple participated in the final by finishing second in the popular CBS reality show that season.

After their appearance on "The Amazing Race", the "married dentists" of the series returned to their firm in Irmo, reported the magazine.

Dental patients received a letter regarding the death of Raman, according to WLTX.

"Irmo Smiles suffered a tragic loss this week. It is with deep sadness that we share the announcement of the death of Dr. Jim Raman. As our staff and family prepare for the celebration of Dr. Raman's life, please join us in praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time, the letter says, according to the television channel. "We will strive to reprogram Dr. Misti Raman's patients and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Your patience is greatly appreciated when we give Mrs. Misti Raman time to mourn the loss of her loving husband. "

A visit will take place from 18h to 20h. Friday at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, according to the obituary. The Raman funeral will be held Saturday at noon at the Riverland Hills Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, children USC and MUSC have left two children, according to the website Irmo Smiles.

He wrote a "letter to the editor" to the state in 2018 about his autistic son. Raman urged S.C. to do more to provide health care coverage to autistic patients, writing "as a parent, I would give anything to eliminate the burden of autism from his life".