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Perth influencer honours friend Sahara Ray after shock death
Ruby Ray remembered her sister as a loving presence as family and friends mourned the model, who died after becoming a first-time mother.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, Australian-American model Sahara Ray died at age 34. Her family confirmed the death to TMZ on Monday, stating she passed away surrounded by loved ones at a hospital.
- Ray, a new mother, had announced the arrival of her daughter, Baby Snow, in January. The model's family confirmed she passed away just months after becoming a first-time mother.
- Her sister Ruby shared a tribute on Tuesday, calling Sahara a "breathtakingly beautiful soul." Fashion designer Gambin remembered Ray as a "beautiful person" who was "pure as f..k" and generous with her time.
- Collaborator Gambin recalled Ray's influence as a fashion idol when Gambin was 16 years old. Ray supported the launch of Gambin's label, Venem, despite stepping back from modeling at the time.
- The daughter of Australian surfer Tony Ray, the model rose to fame in August 2016. She was previously linked to high-profile figures including Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson, and Jordan Barrett.
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Australian model Sahara Ray has died at the age of 34. The cause of death of the model, who was once in the spotlight for her alleged relationship with Justin Bieber, is still unknown. It has emerged that Ray became a mother months before her death and addressed her daughter Snow in her last social media post.
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