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Raymond Harper, famously known as Rolling Ray, has died at the age of 28. The social media personality and reality TV star passed away a day before his 29th birthday on September 5, 2025.
His mother, Shazola Nay, has confirmed the news in a Facebook post. This has sparked a wave of tributes across social media platforms. For many fans, his passing is a loss of a beloved online voice. One such fan lamented:
"This is terribly sad, but he will literally be remembered for so many iconic moments in culture. grateful for his sense of humor, resiliency, and ability to slay on wheels effortlessly. Rolling Ray, we will remember you often and fondly. may you slay in the afterlife."
Fans pay tribute to late influencer Rolling Ray, who died at 28
Pop Crave took to their official X (formerly Twitter) page to announce that,
"Social media star Rolling Ray has passed away at 28 years old."
Fans were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they shared their reactions to his death. Below are some of their remarks:
"How does someone so young, who seemed unstoppable online, leave us so soon?", asked an X user.
"28 is far too young. A voice, a spirit, a spark, gone too soon. May his laughter echo longer than his silence.", penned another.
"Rolling Ray's passing at 28 comes at Saturn's karmic gate, a cycle closing before return. I Ching's 'Darkening of the Light' shows brilliance withdrawn, yet legacy shining after. 28 reduces to 1, endings birthing new remembrance. Fire over Water omen: flame gone, essence rises on.", stated a third.
Others also chimed in:
"Will social media ever truly honor the creators who shaped it like him?", questioned a netizen.
"Rolling Ray passing at just 28, why does it always feel like the internet loses its biggest personalities way too soon?", expressed another.
"He was not just a "social media star", he was at the vanguard of language and culture. He was an icon. He will be missed dearly", commented a third.
Initial rumors of Rolling Ray's death began to spread after alleged cryptic social media activity from his family. His mother reportedly posted and then deleted an emotional message announcing his death. A cousin later confirmed the news on Facebook, she wrote:
"I am so heart broken. I don't have words for this right now."
In her statement, Ray's mother wrote:
“It is with a heavy heavy heart that I let you all know that my son Ray Ray iamrollingray has gone home to be with the Lord. I thank everyone who has called or texted, this is going to be a long road. Please pray for us as we push forward to lay him to rest. Only God knows."
No official cause of death has been disclosed yet.
Rest in peace, Rolling Ray.
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