Jim Raman, candidate for the "incredible race", died at 42

Jim Raman, an orthodontist who participated in the reality show "The Amazing Race" in 2014 with his wife, died Monday. He was 42 years old.

Raman, of Irmo, S.C., died at home, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department told Deadline. The authorities went to the residence to answer a call and declared Raman dead on the scene, said Captain Adam Myrick, spokesman for the department.

It is not known immediately how Raman died, but Myrick told USA Today that the police "were not looking for suspects or people of interest, our work in this case is continuing."

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"There are no suspicious or criminal cases in the case you're talking about, out of compassion and respect for the family, my office will not talk about it," said Margaret Fisher, Lexington County Coroner, at WIS -TV.

The orthodontist and his wife, Misti Raman, participated together in the 25th season of reality TV. They finished in second place behind Ph.D. students Amy DeJong and Maya Warren.

The Ramans have two children together and own the Irmo Smiles dental office, which issued a statement following the death of Jim Raman.

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"As our staff and family prepare for the celebration of Dr. Raman's life, join us in praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your patience is greatly appreciated when we give Mrs. Misti Raman time to mourn the loss of her beloved husband, "reads the statement.

Raman's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Lexington.