Rolling Ray’s Cause of Death Remains Unconfirmed Amid Tributes

Washington, D.C., September 4, 2025 - Social media star and reality‐TV personality Raymond “Rolling Ray” Harper has died at age 28, but the precise cause of his death has not been disclosed, family and network representatives confirmed today.

The Zeus Network, which featured Harper on shows such as Bobby I Love You, Purrr and The Conversation, posted a tribute on Instagram, stating, “Gone way too soon. Your laughter, light, and loving spirit will live on forever,” and sharing a poignant message from Harper’s mother, Sazola Nay, who announced, “It is with a heavy heavy heart that I let you know that my son Ray Ray iamrollingray has gone home to be with the Lord…”

Although speculation has arisen on social media, no medical examiner’s report or official statement has yet clarified Harper’s cause of death. Harper, who used a wheelchair since childhood due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 3, had a history of serious health battles, including pneumonia, severe blood infections, and a coma in 2022 following COVID-19 complications. In August 2024, he revealed that a life-threatening bout of pneumonia and sepsis nearly claimed his life, but he ultimately recovered.

Rolling Ray first rose to prominence through viral moments on MTV’s Catfish: Trolls and Divorce Court, where his sharp wit and the catchphrase “Purr” endeared him to nearly half a million Instagram followers and thousands more on TikTok. Fellow celebrities and influencers, including Cardi B and Bobby Lytes, have taken to social media to mourn his passing and celebrate his legacy.

No further details are available at this time, and the family has asked for privacy as they prepare to commemorate Harper’s life.