Sahara Ray, the Australian model and swimwear founder, has died at 34. Her family reportedly told TMZ on October 19, 2026, that she passed away surrounded by friends and family. At the time of press, the outlet did not confirm a cause of death.TMZ described Sahara Ray as a model who had built a massive Instagram following. Ray disclosed a Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis in 2024 after a car accident. Complex noted that no link has been established between that illness and her death in its October 19, 2026, report.Ray is survived by her daughter. Complex said she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Snow, in January. Her final Instagram post, on July 19, showed photos of the baby. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMore about Sahara Ray’s medical historyBoth outlets say Sahara Ray had Guillain-Barré syndrome. TMZ called it a rare neurological disorder and said she spoke about her battle with it in 2024. The illness followed a serious car accident, the outlet reported. It left her partially paralyzed, TMZ said.Complex gave the fuller timeline. On April 8, 2024, a drunk driver traveling roughly 80 miles per hour struck Ray’s vehicle, the outlet reported. The crash left her paralyzed from the thighs down. She was then diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which Complex described as a condition that causes muscle weakness. The outlet said the crash triggered a severe illness.In a video recorded after the crash, Ray said the accident sent her body into shock. She described the result as a severe sickness, Complex reported. She also said elsewhere that she hoped and prayed she would walk again someday.New York Post @nypostLINKSahara Ray’s sister breaks silence following model’s suspected overdose death at 34: ‘A force of nature’Sahara Ray’s career, family and final Instagram postRay was the daughter of surfer Tony Ray, according to Complex. TMZ called him a legendary Australian surfer. She spent much of her childhood moving between Australia, California, and Hawaii, both outlets reported. Complex said she later studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.She launched Sahara Ray Swim in 2014, Complex reported. TMZ described her as a swimwear designer who rose to fame through modeling and social media. Her relationships also drew attention.TMZ said she made headlines in 2016 when she was photographed vacationing with Justin Bieber in Hawaii. It also listed Australian singer Cody Simpson among her past romantic links. Complex added the singer Mod Sun to that list.At the time of press, there are no further updates regarding her death.