# Sahara Ray's Friend Pays Tribute After Shocking Death

> Sahara Ray's friend Sabrina Zada honored her as 'a ray of light' after her fentanyl overdose death at 34.
- Title: Sahara Ray's Friend Pays Tribute After Shocking Death
- Summary: Sahara Ray's friend Sabrina Zada honored her as 'a ray of light' after her fentanyl overdose death at 34. Sahara Ray, 34, died from a fentanyl overdose…
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/20/celebrity-news/sahara-rays-friend-pays-tribute-to-model-after-her-death
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:12:45+00:00
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## Sahara Ray's Friend Pays Tribute
Sahara Ray's friend Sabrina Zada paid tribute to the 'kind' late model after her shocking death.

> You were bigger than the whole sky @sahara_ray still will always be
## Zada's Instagram Tribute
Zada shared photos of her and Ray posing for a photo shoot and smiling in selfies.
## 2021 Hospital Text
Zada texted Ray in 2021 planning to visit her in the hospital for an unknown health issue.
## Overdose Details
Ray overdosed on fentanyl Friday and was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital where she was put on life support.
## Family Decision
Her family took her off life support Sunday after two days in the hospital.
## Final Tribute
Zada concluded with 'You were a ray of light to anyone who knew you and a true friend. I love you forever Sahara. Rest easy angel ♡'.

> You were a ray of light to anyone who knew you and a true friend. I love you forever Sahara. Rest easy angel ♡
## Key takeaway

Sahara Ray, 34, died from a fentanyl overdose following a hospital stay after overdosing Friday, with her friend Sabrina Zada paying tribute on Instagram.