Reality star Rolling Ray has died at the age of 28, their mum has confirmed in an emotional statement. The social media influencer would have turned 29 on September 5. Ray’s death was confirmed by his mother on Facebook.
The statement read: “It is with a heavy, heavy heart that I let you know that my son Ray Ray has gone home to be with the Lord. I thank everyone who has called or texted. This is going to be a long road.”
The online personality, real name Raymond Harper, was known for doing online skits before appearing on MTV show Catfish Trolls and dating show Bobby I Love You, Purr.
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Ray described himself as the “most famous boy inna wheelchair”.
He has been going through a number of health issues recently and was rushed to intensive care in May after his breathing dropped.
The social star admitted he wasn’t sure he would make it to Mother’s Day, which was May 11 in the US, due to his ill health.
He had been battling with pneumonia and a blood infection.
Ray picked up pneumonia in 2022 too, as well as Covid, which he said almost killed him.
He said in a social media post at the time: “My immune system isn’t strong enough to fight it by myself.”
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Friends and followers have been sharing tributes online, with singer Bobby Lytes writing: “Damn. I tried to wait this one out, praying it was another rumour. Rest in peace to the most famous boy in a wheelchair.
“We came together and showed the world how two different people from two separate paths in life can put hate aside and create magic.
“You are loved all over the world, and you will be missed dearly. Spread your wings and fly my iconic friend Rolling Ray.”
Meanwhile, screenwriter Angel Williams said: “You was so filled with life. Even when you was sick, you smiled, laughed and joked… rest in peace.”
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