Model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray dies at 34

Australian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray has died at 34, her family said. They said she died the previous night in a hospital surrounded by family, and described her as deeply loved. The family’s account was reported on October 19, 2026. Her cause of death has not been confirmed in the reports. Ray’s death comes months after she gave birth to her daughter, Snow. In January, she announced on Instagram that she was being induced, and later introduced the baby to her followers. A July post featuring Snow was reported as Ray’s final Instagram post. Ray built a career in modeling and fashion and launched her swimwear brand, Sahara Ray Swim. She also had a social media following, where she shared personal updates and images connected to her work. She was the daughter of surfer Tony Ray and grew up between Australia and other locations, according to reports. In 2016, Ray drew public attention after being photographed with Justin Bieber during a trip to Hawaii. Reports described them as having been romantically linked. Ray was also associated with other figures in entertainment and fashion, though those relationships are not connected in the reporting to her death. Ray spoke...