Australian Model Sahara Ray Dies at 34, Months After Birth of Daughter Snow
Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray has died at the age of 34. Her family confirmed she passed away in a hospital surrounded by loved ones on Sunday night. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Ray had given birth to her first child, a daughter named Snow, in January 2026. She was known for her eponymous swimwear brand and a past romance with Justin Bieber.
Key points
- Sahara Ray, an Australian model and designer, died at age 34 on Sunday night.
- Her family stated she passed away in a hospital surrounded by loved ones.
- The specific cause of death has not been made public.
- Ray gave birth to her daughter, Snow, in January 2026.
- She founded the swimwear label Sahara Ray Swim in 2014.
Background
Sahara Ray is the daughter of Australian surfer Tony Ray. She previously battled Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune condition that caused paralysis, following a car accident in 2024. She was also known for a brief romance with Justin Bieber in 2016 and another with Cody Simpson.
How outlets are covering it
Euronews reported the news based on a family statement to TMZ, noting the cause of death was undisclosed. TMZ and Yahoo News were inaccessible or returned error pages, so their specific angles could not be compared, but Euronews confirmed the family's statement regarding her death in a hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Why it matters
The death of a public figure at a young age, shortly after childbirth, highlights the ongoing public interest in celebrity health and the impact of past medical conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome.
What to watch
The family has not disclosed the cause of death, and no further public statements or details have been released as of the time of writing.
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