Sahara Ray’s death certificate has surfaced, and it fills in some of the details around the model’s final days. According to the document obtained by TMZ, Ray died at age 34 on October 18 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Her cause of death is listed as deferred, meaning the medical examiner is still working to determine it. The certificate also states her remains will be cremated on November 10, with her mother’s Los Angeles home listed as the place of final disposition.
Ray’s family confirmed her death on October 19, saying she passed away surrounded by family at the hospital. Her recent years were marked by a public health battle: she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2024, and in August 2025 she announced she was expecting her first baby. She welcomed a daughter named Snow in January. Ray, the daughter of Australian pro surfer Tony Ray, built her platform through modeling and social media and also launched a swimwear line.
The story has resonated with listeners who followed her recovery and her pregnancy milestone, made heavier by how quickly everything unfolded. As the family grieves and the medical examiner continues its work, fans are remembering her openness about both her health and her new chapter as a mom. How are you processing this news? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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