The father of Sahara Ray's daughter, Snow Ray Dow, has reportedly been identified following the Australian model's death at the age of 34. According to reports, Michael Bradley Dow, 38, is listed as the father on Snow's birth certificate. The publication reported on the document on 20 October 2026, stating that Ray gave birth to her daughter in Los Angeles on 27 January 2026.
Ray had announced the arrival of her first child on social media earlier this year but had not publicly identified the baby's father before her death. The report provides further information about Ray's family following confirmation of her death in a Los Angeles hospital. Her family has since paid tribute to the model, who worked in fashion and founded her own swimwear brand.
Sahara Ray's Daughter's Father Identified
According to a report, Michael Bradley Dow is named as the father on Snow's birth certificate. The report identified him as 38 years old. Ray did not publicly disclose the identity of her daughter's father in her social media announcements about the birth. Further details about Dow's relationship with Ray have not been independently established in the reports cited here.
The model announced Snow's arrival in January 2026 in an Instagram post that included the baby's name and date of birth. 'I can't believe I made this little miracle with my body. I'm so proud and so in love,' Ray wrote in the post.
She continued sharing photographs and videos of her daughter in the following months, including an April post introducing Snow to her followers. In July, Ray shared another series of photographs featuring the baby, captioning the post: 'My whole heart 🤍 baby Snow.'
The posts documented the first months of Ray's experience as a mother. She did not provide further public details about the child's father in those updates.
Sahara Ray's Death at 34
Ray's family confirmed her death in a statement to TMZ on Monday, 19 October. She died in a Los Angeles hospital, according to the publication. Her death was reported in connection with a suspected fentanyl overdose. However, an official cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
Ray's mother, Gretchen Bach, also spoke to a publishing company following her daughter's death. Bach described Ray as an enthusiastic and kind person who loved her family, fashion, surfing and her daughter, Snow. The family also expressed gratitude for the messages of support received from friends, followers and people who had followed Ray's career.
Who Was Sahara Ray?
Ray was an Australian model, social media personality and swimwear entrepreneur. She founded Sahara Ray Swim, a swimwear brand that featured in her modelling work and online content.
She gained wider public attention in 2016 after being photographed with singer Justin Bieber during a trip to Hawaii. The pair were romantically linked at the time, bringing increased attention to Ray's modelling career and social media accounts.
Ray was the daughter of Australian surfer Tony Ray. She spent time in Australia, Hawaii and California before pursuing modelling and business opportunities in Los Angeles.
Her Instagram account featured fashion photographs, swimwear designs and lifestyle content. She built a substantial following through her work as a model and entrepreneur. In addition to her career, Ray shared aspects of her personal life online, including updates about her health and recovery.
Ray's Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosis
In April 2024, Ray revealed that she had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following a car accident. Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness and, in some cases, paralysis.
Ray documented aspects of her recovery on social media, including difficulties with mobility. She was seen using a wheelchair and a walker during her rehabilitation. Her health updates provided followers with information about the challenges she faced during her recovery.
Family Members Pay Tribute Following Her Death
Following news of Ray's death, her sister, Ruby Ray, shared a tribute on social media describing her as vivacious, intelligent, funny and empathetic. Her mother also spoke about her daughter's interests and her close relationship with her family.
Ray's social media posts earlier in 2026 documented Snow's birth and the first months of her life. Her July post featuring the baby was her final known Instagram update.
The reported identification of Snow's father follows the publication of details from the child's birth certificate. Further information about Dow and his relationship with Ray has not been publicly confirmed.
