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Who Is Sahara Ray? Justin Bieber's Ex-Girlfriend Dead at 34; What Did She Do for a Living?

Her family said the 34-year-old founded Sahara Ray Swim and built a large Instagram following, while the cause of death remains unconfirmed.

  • Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray died at 34 on Monday, October 19, 2026, her family confirmed to TMZ.
  • Born in Australia, Ray grew up partly in California and Hawaii, shaped by her father, professional surfer Tony Ray's influence on beachwear design.
  • She studied at the Fashion Institute in Los Angeles before launching her swimwear line, Sahara Ray Swim, which she promoted widely on her Instagram account.
  • Ray first gained widespread attention in 2016 when she was photographed with pop star Justin Bieber during a holiday in Hawaii.
  • Her family confirmed she passed away in a hospital surrounded by loved ones, though no cause of death has been confirmed; she had welcomed her first child earlier this year.
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The Australian model Sahara Ray ? who in the past had an affair with Justin Bieber ? died a few months after the birth of her daughter. She was 34 years old.

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According to her family's statement, Ray passed away in hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

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The Australian swimwear designer and model Sahara Ray has surprisingly passed away. She was only 34 years old.

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It is not yet known what caused the model's death.

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Sahara Ray died at the age of 34. The former Justin-Bieber-Knowledge leaves behind a daughter. The cause of death is so far unknown.

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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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