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Model Sahara Ray — who once dated Justin Bieber — dead at 34 just months after welcoming first child

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Serna, V. (2026, October 19). Model Sahara Ray — who once dated Justin Bieber — dead at 34 just months after welcoming first child. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/19/celebrity-news/model-sahara-ray-who-once-dated-justin-bieber-dead-at-34/

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Australian model Sahara Ray, who was previously linked romantically to Justin Bieber, died at age 34 shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Snow, in January. The cause of death has not been disclosed. TMZ reported that Ray passed away surrounded by family members at a hospital. Her friends and followers expressed their condolences on social media, including Becky Hearn who shared memories of Ray on Instagram.

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Sahara Ray, a 34-year-old Australian model who had previously dated Justin Bieber, passed away on October 20, 2026, just months after giving birth to her daughter Snow in January. According to reports, Ray overdosed on synthetic opioid fentanyl and was hospitalized in Los Angeles where she was placed on life support; however, her family ultimately decided to remove her from it due to the severity of her condition. The official cause of death has not been officially released but is believed by some sources to be an overdose, though whether it was accidental or deliberate remains unclear.

Fans and friends have mourned Ray's loss through social media posts filled with tributes and memories. Her friend Sabrina Zada described her as "beautiful, kind, funny," while her sister Ruby Ray paid tribute, calling her a "force of nature" who left the world feeling immeasurably dimmer without her presence.

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Australian model Sahara Ray — who was once romantically linked to Justin Bieber — has died just months after giving birth to her daughter. asserted

who → link → daughter

“She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital,” the internet personality’s family told TMZ Monday. asserted

family → pass → TMZ

“She was so loved.” asserted

She → love → ?

A cause of death wasn’t immediately revealed. asserted

cause → reveal → death

The Sahara Ray Swim was mourned by fans and friends, including her pal Becky Hearn, who took to Instagram to share several throwback photos with Ray. asserted

who → mourn → Ray

“Sahara, a purre one with a very big heart,” Heam wrote. asserted

Heam → write → heart

“My heart is broken for you and your family. asserted

heart → break → you

Ray’s tragic passing comes after she had just given birth to her daughter, Snow, in January. asserted

she → come → January

At the time, she took to Instagram to share a video of her baby bump, captioning it, “Wish me luck. asserted

she → take → luck

I get induced today at 8 p.m. So excited, so nervous.” asserted

I → induce → p.m.

Ray officially introduced her newborn to her followers in April alongside a sweet video of them cozied up together. asserted

Ray → introduce → them

“Baby snow hallelujah,” she captioned the post, which was paired with Bieber’s 2025 hit “Everything Hallelujah.” asserted

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Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

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