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Entertainment · October 19, 2026

Model Sahara Ray Dead at 34, Less Than a Year After Welcoming Baby

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Model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray died on October 18, 2026, at the age of 34. Her family confirmed she passed away at a hospital surrounded by loved ones. Ray, who gained prominence in the mid-2010s and founded Sahara Ray Swim in 2014, had recently become a mother, welcoming her daughter Snow in January 2026. Her death follows a difficult period in 2024 where she survived a car accident and was subsequently diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that left her temporarily paralyzed. While an official cause of death has not been released by authorities, some reports cite a fentanyl overdose.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Sahara Ray died on October 18 at age 34.
  • She passed away in a hospital surrounded by family.
  • She gave birth to a daughter named Snow in January 2026.
  • Ray was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2024 following a car accident.
  • She founded the swimwear brand Sahara Ray Swim in 2014.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Ray was reportedly placed on life support on Friday before a family decision to remove it on Sunday.
  • The Daily Mail reported the cause of death as a fentanyl overdose.
  • Ray was the daughter of Australian pro surfer Tony Ray.
  • She was recently linked to musician Mod Sun in late 2023.

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