Fans are saying goodbye to an internet superstar.
Social media personality Rolling Ray (real name Raymond Harper) has died, his mother confirmed to TMZ. He was 28.
Harper’s death was also confirmed by Zeus Network, home to several series he appeared on including Bobby I Love You, Purr and The Conversation.
“Gone way too soon,” the network wrote in a post on Instagram Sept. 3. “Your Laughter, Light, & Loving Spirit will Live on FOREVER!”
Harper, who amassed over 449,000 followers on Instagram and over 8,600 followers on TikTok, first gained prominence after appearing on the MTV reality series Catfish: Trolls in 2018. He appeared on an episode of Divorce Court the following year, which spawned several viral moments.
The influencer was also credited with popularizing the slang term “purr,” which is used to express excitement or approval.
During his life, Harper used a wheelchair due to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 3, a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes muscles to weaken and waste away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, individuals with SMA type 3 typically experience muscle weakness in the lower limbs, which can lead to difficulty walking.
