Justin Bieber’s ex Sahara Ray dies at 34
Family confirms Sahara Ray’s death
The family said Ray died in a hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of death.
The news has drawn attention to her life, career and health struggles. Sahara Ray dies at 34, leaving behind her young daughter, Snow, whom she welcomed in January 2026.
Her final post was about her daughter
Ray became a mother in January 2026. She often shared glimpses of her personal life on social media, including moments with her daughter.
Her final Instagram post, shared on July 19, featured a message about Snow, whom she described as “my whole heart.”
The post has gained renewed attention following news of her death. Fans have also recalled her journey through motherhood and the personal challenges she faced in recent years.
Ray spoke about her health struggles
In 2024, Ray revealed that she had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome after a serious car accident involving an allegedly drunk driver.
Reports said the crash occurred at around 80 miles per hour. Ray later described losing movement from her upper thighs to her feet, leaving her partially paralysed and unable to walk normally.
According to 7News, a deleted TikTok video showed her discussing the difficulties she experienced, including relying mainly on a wheelchair or walker.
Her health journey became a significant part of her public story after she spoke about the effects of the condition on her daily life.
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From Australia to California and Hawaii
Ray was born in Australia and grew up mainly in Santa Cruz, California. She also spent winters in Hawaii with her father, Tony Ray, a professional surfer who ranked 11th in the world in 1992.
In a 2016 interview with The Herald Sun, she said she wanted to return to Australia to raise her future children, describing the country as a relaxed place to live.
How she became widely known
Ray gained wider public attention in 2016 after sharing a photograph with Justin Bieber during a holiday in Hawaii. The two were linked romantically, bringing further attention to her modelling career.
She later worked as a model and swimsuit designer while building a social media following.
