# Sahara Ray, Australian Model, Dies at 34

> Australian model Sahara Ray, founder of Sahara Ray Swim, died at 34 after 2024 car crash.
- Title: Sahara Ray, Australian Model, Dies at 34 · Complex | Shortify
- Summary: Australian model Sahara Ray, founder of Sahara Ray Swim, died at 34 after 2024 car crash. Sahara Ray, Australian model and swimwear brand founder, died at 34…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/sahara-ray-dead-34-model-swim-founder
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:36:18.267+00:00
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## Sahara Ray
Australian model Sahara Ray, founder of Sahara Ray Swim, died at 34 on Sunday night.
## Cause of Death
Her cause of death has not been confirmed, though she suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome after a 2024 car accident.
## 2024 Car Accident
A drunk driver traveling 80 mph struck her on April 8, 2024, causing paralysis and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
## Final Days
She gave birth to daughter Snow in January and posted final Instagram photos of the baby on July 19, 2026.

> My whole heart
## Key takeaway

Sahara Ray, Australian model and swimwear brand founder, died at 34 following a 2024 car accident that caused Guillain-Barré syndrome.