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Raymond Harper was a Washington D.C.-based influencer who went by the name “Rolling Ray.”<\/p>\n
Zeus Network, where the influencer appeared on multiple shows, has now confirmed<\/a> that Harper is dead at the age of 28. How did Rolling Ray die? The cause of death is unclear.<\/p>\n Rolling Ray was known for appearing on shows including MTV\u2019s Catfish: Trolls<\/em>, Divorce Court<\/em>, and Bobby I Love You, Purrr<\/em>, according to Fox 5.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The network posted a tribute to the influencer.<\/p>\n The Zeus Network posted the tribute to Harper on Instagram.<\/p>\n “Gone way too soon. #RestInPeace<\/a> to the BIG hearted, most Raw, & Real FRIEND & #Zeus<\/a> Star #RaymondHarper<\/a> aka @iamrollingray<\/a>. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe” it says.<\/p>\n “Your Laughter, Light, & Loving Spirit will Live on FOREVER! \u267e\ufe0f From #BobbyILoveYouPurrr<\/a> to #TheConversation<\/a>, you were Unapologetically & Authentically your TRUEST Self. From your ZEUS Fam, we Love, Thank, & will Miss you Always! \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f”<\/p>\n The network gave Harper’s date of death as Sept. 3, 2025.<\/p>\n According to Fox 5<\/em>, Rolling Ray’s mom, Sazola Nay, also confirmed the death on her private Facebook account.<\/p>\n “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\u2026I thank everyone who has called or texted, this is going to be a long road,” her post read, according to the station.<\/p>\n Rolling Ray’s mom also confirmed to TMZ<\/em><\/a>that the influencer has died. TMZ gave Harper’s full name as Juan “Raymond” Harper.<\/p>\n On Instagram<\/a>, where Harper had almost half a million followers, he described himself as “the most famous boy inna wheelchair.”<\/p>\n “Executive producer of the Zeus hit show Bobby I Love U Purrr!!!” his profile says.<\/p>\n Fans also offered tributes to Rolling Ray.<\/p>\n “Truly a superstar & he helped create one of the best shows on the network purrr,” a fan wrote on the network’s Instagram page.<\/p>\n Related:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Men’s Journal<\/a> on Sep 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment<\/a> section. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n‘Rolling Ray’ Was Remembered as ‘Big Hearted’ & a ‘Real Friend’<\/h2>\n
Fans Offered Tributes to ‘Rolling Ray’ as News of His Death Spread<\/h2>\n