Rolling Ray, the internet personality and reality star who gave us the viral “purr,” has died.
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He was 28.
The news was confirmed by his mother, Shazola Nay, who shared on Facebook:
“my son Ray Ray.. has gone home to be with the Lord.. this is going to be a long road.. Please pray for us.”
Ray’s cousin also posted:
“I am sitting in my room with tears rolling down my cheeks. I am so heartbroken.”
Ray — born Raymond Harper — rose to fame after appearing on MTV’s Catfish: Trolls in 2018. Known for his larger-than-life personality and quick one-liners, he became a staple in internet culture.
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Despite living with paralysis since childhood and using a wheelchair, Ray never dimmed his shine.
He battled serious health issues over the years, including burns from a 2021 fire, COVID and pneumonia in 2022, and a blood infection in 2024.
RIP.
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