Rolling Ray Dead: Social media star and reality star dies suddenly at age 28

Updated – 8/10/25, 12:12 PM ET: His family was involved with The Washington Post That Rowling Ray died of natural causes.

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Social media star Rolling Ray He died at the age of 28, his mother confirmed TMZ On Thursday, September 4th.

It remains unclear how Ray died, according to what the media reported. The famous influencer was scheduled to turn 29 on Friday, September 5.

News of Ray’s death first circulated on Wednesday, September 3, after a Facebook post attributed to his mother, Shazula nayattracted attention on social media.

“It is with a heavy, heavy heart that I inform you that my son Ray Ray (@Iamrollingray) has returned home to be with the Lord,” Nye allegedly wrote in a private update leaked online. “Thank you to everyone who has called or texted, this will be a long road… Please pray for us as we move forward to bury him.”

“Only God knows,” she said, adding five broken heart emojis.

Ray (born Juan “Raymond” Harper), who used a wheelchair, found online fame through his outspoken personality and sense of humor, which he demonstrated via TikTok and Instagram. Ray appeared on MTV Catfish: Trolls and Divorce court And also the Zeus network Bobby I love you, bura weird dating show.

As news of his death spread across social media, Ray’s loyal fan base grieved.

“What??? NOOOO NOOOO NOOOOO,” one fan responded via X on Wednesday. “Ah, man, this week has been ruined… Rest in Heaven living icon, comedy legend, and king, Rolling Ray. You’ve made the world laugh so many times in so many different ways and your light will never go out, just shine in a different way.”

Another X user wrote, “Life is too short and too precious. RIP Rolling Ray.”

On Instagram, reactions poured in from Ray’s friends, who expressed shock and sadness.

Jameson Strachanwho appeared with Ray On Bobby I love you, burShare his sadness Via Instagram.

“The thought of your smile is gone forever. And hands we can’t touch,” Stachan wrote in a caption alongside videos of Ray at the show. “We still have those fond memories of the people we love so much. Every time we see his picture he seems to be smiling and saying. “Don’t worry, I’m just sleeping and we’ll meet again someday!” Crying may last a night, but joy comes in the morning. safely @iamrollingray 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️You have definitely made an impact on our famous community‼️‼️PURRR.”

Meanwhile, Zeus Network shared a statement Via Instagram“, he writes, “We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and fans of Raymond Harper, known as Rolling Ray on Bobby, I Love You Burr! Your memory will live with us forever here at Zeus! May you rest in eternal peace.”