Tears as popular influencer passes away days before 29th birthday

American influencer and reality TV star, Juan “Raymond” Harper, popularly known as Rolling Ray, has passed away at the age of 28, just a few days before his 29th birthday.

Ray first gained popularity on social media with his comedy skits before making appearances on TV shows such as MTV’s Catfish Trolls and the LGBT dating series Bobby I Love You, Purrr.

His mother confirmed the sad news in a heartfelt Facebook post on Wednesday.

“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. I thank everyone who has called or texted. This is going to be a long road,” she wrote.

Rolling Ray, who often referred to himself as “the most famous boy inna wheelchair,” became loved by fans for his humour despite living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 3, a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and worsens over time..