The fiancé of late influencer Ashlee Jenae has spoken publicly for the first time following her sudden death in Tanzania, calling the situation an “incomprehensible tragedy,” as tensions continue to rise between him and her family.
Ashlee Jenae, whose real name was Ashly Robinson, died on April 9, 2026, while on a birthday trip with her fiancé, crypto entrepreneur Joe McCann. The couple had recently become engaged during a luxury vacation in Zanzibar, but what was meant to be a celebratory getaway ended in tragedy after Robinson was found dead in their villa.
In a statement released this week, McCann expressed devastation over her death, describing her as his “best friend, confidante and fiancé,” and said they had been planning a future together, including starting a family. He also extended condolences to Robinson’s parents, saying he was heartbroken for their loss.
However, despite his public tribute, McCann will not be attending her funeral.
According to reports, Robinson’s family has not invited him to the services and has cut off communication with him entirely since her death. Sources say the family has not spoken to McCann in the days following the incident and made the decision to exclude him from funeral arrangements.
The situation has added further tension to an already complicated case. Local authorities in Tanzania have stated that Robinson’s death appears to be a suicide, but her family has strongly disputed that conclusion and is calling for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her final hours.
Reports indicate that the couple had a heated argument shortly before her death, with hotel staff reportedly separating them into different rooms for safety. Authorities briefly questioned McCann as part of their investigation but have not accused him of any wrongdoing.
As the investigation continues, McCann’s public statement has done little to ease the divide between him and Robinson’s family, who continue to seek answers about what exactly happened during the final days of the influencer’s life.
For now, the case remains under review, with both sides holding firmly to their positions—one mourning privately while demanding accountability, and the other speaking out while being shut out of funeral proceedings.
