James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

James Arthur Ray, a prominent motivational speaker endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, died at 67 after serving two years in prison for manslaughter following the deaths of three individuals in a sweat lodge during a spiritual retreat he organized in 2009. Ray rose to fame after appearing in “The Secret” and was known for blending self-help teachings with mysticism. Despite his legal troubles, he continued his speaking career and reflected on the tragedy in interviews and documentaries.

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