Model Sahara Ray, who once dated Justin Bieber, passes on

Australian model Sahara Ray, who was once romantically linked to Justin Bieber, has passed on at age 34, just months after giving birth to her daughter. 

“She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital,” the internet personality’s family told TMZ Monday, October 19. “She was so loved.” 

A cause of demise wasn’t immediately revealed. 

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

“Sahara, a purre one with a very big heart,” Heam wrote. “My heart is broken for you and your family. Rest in peace.” 
 

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

At the time, she took to Instagram to share a video of her baby bump, and she wrote: “Wish me luck. I get induced today at 8 p.m. So excited, so nervous.”

 

Ray officially introduced her newborn to her followers in April with a sweet video. 
 

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