Australian model and entrepreneur Sahara Ray has passed away at the age of 33. According to her loved ones, she died in the hospital surrounded by her family. "She passed away last night in the hospital, surrounded by family. She was deeply loved," her relatives stated. Other details regarding the circumstances and exact cause of death were not disclosed by the family.
Career and Own Brand
Sahara gained widespread recognition through her modeling career and active presence on social media. Concurrently, she developed her own swimwear brand, Sahara Ray Swim. Prior to this, she studied design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, after which she launched her own label, making it one of the key focuses of her professional activity.
Personal Life and Show Business Connections
Sahara was born on March 10, 1993, in Australia, into the family of well-known surfer Tony Ray; she traveled extensively during her childhood. Public attention was also drawn to the model due to her connection with Canadian singer Justin Bieber — in 2016, they were photographed vacationing together in Hawaii. Ray was also romantically linked to Australian musician Cody Simpson.
Battle with a Rare Neurological Disorder
In April 2024, Sahara was hit by a car. Following the accident, she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. The model herself shared that she temporarily lost the ability to walk as a result, and publicly discussed details of her treatment and recovery.
Last Months of Life
According to the model's social media posts, in early 2026 she became a mother, giving birth to a daughter named Snow. Sahara Ray's final public post on Instagram was dedicated precisely to her daughter. Thus, her final months of life were spent in the context of motherhood and attempts to cope with the aftermath of her illness.
