Father of Sahara Ray's Daughter Identified After Australian Model's Death at 34
Australian model Sahara Ray has died at 34, and the father of her baby daughter Snow has been identified as Michael Bradley Dow from the child's birth certificate, as her family pays tribute to the swimwear founder.
The father of Sahara Ray's baby daughter has reportedly been identified, days after the Australian model's family confirmed her death at the age of 34.
According to a report published on October 20, Michael Bradley Dow, 38, is named as the father on the birth certificate of Ray's daughter, Snow Ray Dow. Ray, who founded the swimwear brand Sahara Ray Swim, died in a Los Angeles hospital, her family confirmed in a statement to TMZ on Monday, October 19.
Her death has been reported in connection with a suspected fentanyl overdose, though an official cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
Father Named on Birth Certificate
Ray gave birth to Snow in Los Angeles on January 27, 2026, and announced her first child's arrival on social media earlier this year — but never publicly identified the baby's father before her death.
The birth certificate report names Dow, 38, as Snow's father. Beyond the document, further details about Dow and his relationship with Ray have not been independently established.
Who is Michael Bradley Dow?
Michael Bradley Dow is the 38-year-old man named as the father on the birth certificate of Sahara Ray's daughter, Snow Ray Dow, according to the document obtained and reported by TMZ on October 20.
The certificate records that Snow was born at 12:19 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at a hospital in Los Angeles. Ray had announced her daughter's birth and shared photographs of Snow throughout the year, but she never publicly named the child's father, and Dow's identity only came to light after the model's death at 34.
Beyond the birth certificate, almost nothing about Dow is publicly known. He has no public profile in connection with Ray, never appeared in her social media posts, and no details about his background, occupation or the nature of his relationship with Ray have been reported or independently confirmed. His identification emerged solely through the birth record published following Ray's death, and neither Dow nor any representative has commented publicly.
"My Whole Heart": Ray's Final Months as a Mother
In her birth announcement, Ray shared her joy with followers, writing: "I can't believe I made this little miracle with my body. I'm so proud and so in love."
She continued posting photographs and videos of her daughter in the months that followed, including an April post introducing Snow to her followers. In July, she shared another series of photographs of the baby, captioned: "My whole heart 🤍 baby Snow."
The July post was her final known Instagram update. Throughout, Ray offered no public details about her daughter's father.
Family Pays Tribute
Ray's mother, Gretchen Bach, described her daughter as an enthusiastic and kind person who loved her family, fashion, surfing — and above all, her daughter Snow. The family also thanked friends and followers for the messages of support received since her death.
Her sister, Ruby Ray, paid tribute on social media, remembering her as vivacious, intelligent, funny and empathetic.
Who Was Sahara Ray?
Ray was an Australian model, social media personality and swimwear entrepreneur who built a substantial following through her fashion work and her brand, Sahara Ray Swim.
She drew wider public attention in 2016 after being photographed with singer Justin Bieber during a trip to Hawaii, when the pair were romantically linked — exposure that significantly raised her profile.
The daughter of Australian surfer Tony Ray, she divided her time between Australia, Hawaii and California before settling in Los Angeles to pursue modelling and business opportunities. Her Instagram featured fashion photography, swimwear designs and lifestyle content, alongside personal updates about her health and recovery.
What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
In April 2024, Ray revealed she had been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome following a car accident. The neurological condition occurs when the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, and can cause weakness, numbness and, in some cases, paralysis.
Ray documented her recovery openly on social media, sharing the difficulties she faced with mobility and appearing at times in a wheelchair and using a walker during rehabilitation.
The reported identification of Snow's father, through details published from the child's birth certificate, adds a new chapter to the family's story following Ray's death. No further information about Dow has been publicly confirmed.