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Sahara Ray, the Australian model and designer who rose to fame for her relationship with Justin Bieber, died on Sunday, October 18, at the age of 34. Her family confirmed the news and explained that she passed away in a hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Reports about her final hours point to an incident that occurred on Friday, October 16, when she allegedly suffered a fentanyl overdose and was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital. According to sources cited by Page Six and the Daily Mail, her condition was critical, and she remained on life support before her family made a difficult decision.
What Is Known About Sahara Ray’s Final Hours
The model’s family reportedly decided to remove her from life support on Sunday after her condition worsened; however, it should be noted that this information has not been confirmed by her close relatives.
The alleged fentanyl overdose is, for now, the explanation being reported by U.S. media outlets citing sources close to the case. The official cause of death has not been released, nor has it been clarified whether the alleged use was accidental or intentional.
Sahara Ray had spoken about her health issues
In 2024, the model revealed that she had Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. As she explained at the time, the condition developed after she was involved in a car accident that severely affected her health and mobility.
Ray had also spoken publicly about her personal struggles and her admission to a treatment center in 2021 to seek help for issues related to drug and alcohol use.
Her Relationship with Justin Bieber and Her Daughter Snow
Sahara Ray gained international attention in 2016 when she was photographed with Justin Bieber during a vacation in Hawaii.
The photos fueled rumors of a romantic relationship between the two, although the singer had not been at the center of the model’s public life in recent years.
In January 2026, Ray became the mother of a baby girl named Snow. Months later, she shared photos of her daughter on Instagram along with a heartfelt message.
Her death at age 34 leaves the little girl in the care of her extended family, while questions continue to arise about the circumstances surrounding the model’s death.
The family has confirmed her death but has not released an official cause of death.