Australian model Sahara Ray dead at 34
Sahara Ray, daughter of professional surfer Tony Ray and an Australian model who was once romantically linked to Justin Bieber, died at the age of 34, her family confirmed.
“She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved,” Sahara’s family said in a statement to foreign media outlet TMZ.
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
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Aside from her modeling career, Sahara had also established herself as the owner of the swimwear brand Sahara Ray Swim.
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In 2016, Sahara drew public attention after sharing a photo of her and Bieber during a holiday in Hawaii, which sparked dating rumors. They never confirmed any relationship.
In 2024, Sahara opened up about being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. According to Mayo Clinic, this is a condition in which “the body’s immune system attacks the nerves,” causing weakness, numbness or paralysis.
Sahara’s death came months after she gave birth to her first child, Snow, earlier this year.
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