:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/rolling-ray-090425-768c5602c8d64357a71811848e48216e.jpg "Rolling Ray, social media personality and Zeus Network star, dies at 28")
The reality TV star died days before turning 29 on Sept. 5. Rolling Ray, social media personality and Zeus Network star, dies at 28
The reality TV star died days before turning 29 on Sept. 5.
Rolling Ray, social media personality and Zeus Network star, dies at 28
The reality TV star died days before turning 29 on Sept. 5.
By Mekishana Pierre
September 4, 2025 12:11 p.m. ET
Leave a Comment
Rolling Ray. Credit:
Rolling Ray/Instagram
Social media personality Rolling Ray has died at the age of 28.
A spokesperson at Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to ** that Ray's death was reported on Sept. 3. A cause of death has not been revealed.
The reality TV star's mother also confirmed the news to TMZ, noting that the influencer, born Juan Raymond Harper, died days before turning 29.**
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Rolling-Ray-090325-1-76d3a6ca04e74b22bc371d3610eb8f23.jpg)
RollingRay/Instagram
Ray's cousin, known as Coolest Kishia on Facebook, posted a tribute for the late online personality, writing: "I f---ing hate it here why cuz 💔💔,why u leave me like this 💔. my favorite 💔. how can I heal from this pain 💔💔💔. ray ray I love you."
"I am sitting in my room with tears rolling down my cheeks 💔💔. I am so heart broken 💔. I don't have words for this right know u are my favorite cousinnnnwhy u dogged me like this 💔💔," a second post read.
Zeus Network, on which Ray appeared on several shows such as *Bobby I Love You, Purrr,* also shared a tribute posted to Instagram on Thursday in honor of the late social media star's legacy.
"Gone way too soon. #RestInPeace to the BIG hearted, most Raw, & Real FRIEND & #Zeus Star #RaymondHarper aka @iamrollingray," the network wrote. "Your Laughter, Light, & Loving Spirit will Live on FOREVER! ♾️ From #BobbyILoveYouPurrr to #TheConversation, you were Unapologetically & Authentically your TRUEST Self. From your ZEUS Fam, we Love, Thank, & will Miss you Always! 🕊️"**
Celebrity deaths 2025: Remembering the stars who've died this year
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/loni-malcolm-jamal-val-kilmer-080525-d9a724398b5746f09ce1d38d8efecbda.jpg)
Katie Slaton, cousin on '1000-Lb. Sisters,' dies at 37
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Katie-Slaton-amy-tammy-slaton-082725-1-f8c4f98d4111431390037f7614b62fd8.jpg)
Ray first rose to fame in 2018 after appearing on MTV's *Catfish: Trolls*. He began to gain mainstream attention thanks to viral clips of an appearance on *Divorce Court* with Judge Lynn Toler, which quickly turned him into an internet sensation.
The reality star also gained online notoriety for coining catchy phrases such as "purr" and "you're not that girl" which became prevalent on social media.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/rolling-ray-090425-ed0d0dd398fa441192f808af9c0737da.jpg)
Rolling Ray attends the Zeus Network's 'Bobby I Love You, Purr' Los Angeles premiere screening at Regal North Hollywood on Aug. 21, 2022.
Robin L Marshall/Getty
***Sign up for **'s free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.***
Ray used a wheelchair due to paralysis and shared serious health issues throughout the years, including burns from a 2021 fire, COVID and pneumonia diagnoses in 2022, as well as pneumonia and a blood infection in August 2024.
Despite his health scares, the online personality gained a healthy following of fans that included famous figures like fellow reality star Joseline Hernandez and Cardi B. Even Beyoncé has sent Ray free Ivy Park clothing and a hand-autographed photo with a personalized message in the past.**
Source: "AOL Celebrity"
Source: VOGUE MAG
Full Article on Source: VOGUE MAG
#LALifestyle #USCelebrities
