Australian influencer and Justin Bieber’s ex
Australian model and influencer Sahara Ray has passed away at age 34. Ray, who had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome in 2024, was known for her swimwear brand and her past relationship with Justin Bieber.
Why it matters
The death of a public figure often draws attention to the health conditions they suffered from, in this case raising awareness about the impact of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
The swimwear designer gave birth to her daughter Snow earlier this year. Photo / Instagram
Australian influencer and model Sahara Ray has died, aged 34.
The swimwear designer, who dated Justin Bieber in 2016, was also the daughter of surfing legend Tony Ray.
“She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved,” her family said, reported by TMZ .
Ray had given birth to her daughter Snow this year.
View this post on Instagram Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. She was born in Australia but spent most of her life in the US, particularly California.
In a GQ interview in 2015, she recalled spending three months every winter in Hawaii with her dad as he surfed.
Sahara Ray built an online profile amassing hundreds of thousands of followers and launching her own swimwear company, Sahara Ray Swim.
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