Model Sahara Ray, Who Once Dated Justin Bieber, Dies at 34
Ray's final public appearance was nearly three years before her death, at a fashion show where she was seen with then-boyfriend Mod Sun.
Model Sahara Ray, who had a previous relationship with Justin Bieber, died on Sunday at the age of 34. Her death occurred months after she welcomed her first child.
Ray made her last known public appearance in November 2023 at the Ashton Michael RTW + 10-Year Anniversary Show in Los Angeles. She was photographed seated with her then-boyfriend, Mod Sun, and SIIICKBRAIN at the event. During the show, Ray wore a sheer baby pink dress and her hair styled in a high ponytail.
In June 2024, Ray was seen with Mod Sun, whose birth name is Derek Ryan Smith, during a roadside performance he staged for her in Malibu, California.
Her family confirmed her passing to TMZ, stating, “She passed away last night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was so loved.”