Ray Humphrey, Former Malibu High Coach, Dies At 53

MALIBU, CA — Regence "Ray" Humphrey, who coached multiple teams at Malibu High School, has died, according to the Santa Monica-Malibu School District.

Humphrey worked at the district for nearly two decades, until 2022. In 2006 he became a permanent employee of the Malibu High School Physical Education Department, where he coached basketball, football and track, the district said.

"Coach Hump" was remembered by Malibu High School Principal Patrick Miller as a "friend, mentor, [and] advocate" who was dedicated to his student athlete's successes.

"Our community is heartbroken at the news of Coach Humphrey's passing," Miller said in a statement. "A great coach, an even better friend and person, who positively impacted thousands of MHS kids. He cared about them as his own."

Humphrey was also a coach at Brentwood School, the Malibu Times reported.

Humphrey, 53, died Jan. 2 at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance after suffering bouts of illnesses in recent months, the Times reported.

A Gofundme set up to cover funeral and celebration of life expenses has raised over $25,000.

Humphrey's celebration of life will be held on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. at Brentwood School's Eagledome Gym, 100 S. Barrington Place, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Attendees are asked to wear football or basketball jerseys, the district said.

Cards can be mailed to Humphrey's brother Andre Smith, 1300 College Ave., Redlands, CA 92374 or emailed to coachdrebasketball@gmail.com.