Reality TV star and influencer Rolling Ray passes at age of 28, a few days before his birthday. Tributes are being published in the honor of the viral personality and LGBTQ+ activist who just turned out to be shamelessly funny and powerful.
What’s Happening Now
Rolling Ray (Raymond Harper) is said to have died a few days before his 29th birthday (presumably on September 5, 2025) when he was only 28.
- The information was solicited by an emotional Facebook post where his mother, Sazola Nay, laments and requests prayers as they prepare to pay their final rites.
His cousin also sent touching messages, saying:
I am sitting in my room and there are some tears on my cheeks. I am so heartbroken…”
- At this point, nobody has verified the news with an official statement or medical source, and his Facebook profile is said to be private.
The Story of Rolling Ray and his perseverance.
- He gained viral fame through his brash sense of humor, his catchphrase of purr and his unashamed persona appearing on programs such as MTV Catfish: Trolls, Divorce Court, and Zeus Network Bobby I Love U, Purrr.
- Rolling Ray was a passionate supporter of disabled and LGBTQ+ representation, and despite being a wheelchair-bound individual, Rolling Ray took the opportunity to break stereotypes and build self-esteem on his platform.
He suffered severe health problems in the past years:
o 2021: was badly burnt in a fire where his wig was involved.
o 2022: in the hospital due to COVID-19, pneumonia; even in a coma.
o 2024: experienced pneumonia and a blood infection, and was very ill in the hospital.
What We Know Now
Another official confirmation: Rolling Ray (Raymond Harper) is dead, at the age of 28, only a few days before what would otherwise have been his 29th birthday, on or about September 3, 2025. In her emotional Facebook post his mother wrote:
I spoke to you with heavy, heavy heart to tell you that my son Ray Ray has gone home to be with the Lord…
Some news sources like The Sun and India Times have posted the confirmation and are widely published, quoting the family statements.
Health Context & Public Response.
- Rolling Ray was not new to severe health problems: he was burned in a 2021 fire event, he contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia in 2022 and was hospitalized in 2024 with pneumonia and blood infection.
- Fans and colleagues have been grieving and admiring each other through social media. His vibrant personality and influence on culture were memorably honored by singer Bobby Lytes, writer George M Johnson Garcon and numerous others.
What You Can Do Next
- Stay alert: In the event that the family, representatives, or mainstream media release an official statement, obituary, or additional explanation, I will keep a watch on this and report to you.
- Believe what you hear: India Times and The Sun are credible publications that already covered the news of the confirmation–wait there to see it.
- Monitor social media: Tributes or memorial messages could soon be posted by friends, collaborators, and the official platforms of Rolling Ray.
Final Thoughts
The fans and the colleagues have been devastated by the news of the death of Rolling Ray and the tributes are flooding to social media. But there has not been any official confirmation of this yet and the information is mostly grounded on personal family posts. To get reassurance or other information, one option is to keep an eye on official news releases by his family, representatives, or reputable media.
Conclusion
The death of Rolling Ray at the tender age of 28 has caused a lot of sorrow to fans, friends and entertainment fraternity. With his unapologetic nature, viral catchphrases and excellent representation of the disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, he has inspired millions of people to feel authentic and confident. Although his death cause remains unknown to date, his legacy of perseverance and humor lives on, and his spirited character will not be lost.
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