Raymond Harper, known to fans as wildly popular internet personality Rolling Ray, has reportedly died.
According to a report from TMZ, which cited Ray’s mother, the beloved star was 28. Additional details were not immediately provided.
In a statement Wednesday evening, reps for Zeus Network, the home of multiple memorable Ray appearances (including on Bobby I Love You, Purrr), sent their “deepest sympathies and condolences” to Ray’s family and fans.
“Gone way too soon,” reads the caption of the post, seen below. “Rest in peace to the big hearted, most raw, and real friend and Zeus star Raymond Harper, a.k.a. Rolling Ray. Your laughter, light, and loving spirit will live on forever. … You were unapologetically and authentically your truest self.”
A separate report from FOX 5 DC, meanwhile, cites an unverified statement from Ray’s mother, Shazola Nay, attributed to her Facebook. It reads, in part, “I thank everyone who has called or texted, this is going to be a long road.”
As news of Ray’s reported death started to spread on social media, fans paid tribute by sharing some of their favorite moments from the frequently hilarious and always authentic star’s extensive repertoire of hits. Fans also pointed out the very real impact Ray, who called himself “the most famous boy inna wheelchair,” had when it came to more serious issues like disability advocacy and social justice.
Among those who paid tribute was Cardi B, who told fans, “I know that soul made it to heaven.”
RIP.
