Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray has died at the age of 34. Her family confirmed that she died on October 18. E! News
What her family said
Her family told TMZ in a statement on Monday, October 19, that she died over the weekend. They said she died surrounded by family in a hospital on the night of October 18. The statement added, “She was so loved.” A cause of death has not been revealed. Model Sahara Ray, Justin Bieber’s ex, dies at 34 +3
Who she was
Ray was the daughter of famous Australian surfer Tony Ray and rose to fame as a model and influencer. Her modeling career took off in the mid-2010s, and she founded her swimsuit company, Sahara Ray Swim, in 2014. yahooE! News
A new chapter
Just months before her death, she became a mother for the first time. In April, she shared a video of herself playing with her baby daughter. E! Newsbritbrief
Public relationships
She had a brief romance with Cody Simpson in 2015 and with Justin Bieber in 2016, though she never confirmed either relationship. Those relationships were brief, and they’re a small part of how people are remembering her. E! News
Tributes
Model Becky Hearn remembered her friend with throwback photos on her Instagram stories. Influencer Sabrina Zada, who modeled alongside Ray, was also among those who expressed grief. yahooE! News
Her health journey
Ray spoke openly with her followers about a serious health challenge in 2024. She revealed she was living with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition. Her family has not said what caused her death, and no report has linked it to that diagnosis, so no one should draw that conclusion. yahoo
Bottom line
A designer, a model, and a new mother has died, and her family is mourning. For now, the focus is on remembering her and respecting her family’s privacy.
