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Ryan Dunn Obituary
Dunn, a daredevil whose most famous skits included diving into a sewage tank and shoving a toy car into his rectum, was driving his 2007 Porsche in suburban Philadelphia when it went off the road into the woods and burst into flames. A passenger was also killed, and speed may have been a factor in the crash, West Goshen Township police said.
Dunn appeared on MTV shows "Jackass" and "Viva La Bam" and the three "Jackass" big-screen adaptations. He also was the star of his own MTV show, "Homewrecker," and hosted "Proving Ground" on the G4 cable network.
His longtime friend and fellow "Jackass" daredevil Johnny Knoxville tweeted on Monday afternoon, "Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy."
Dunn also starred in the yet-to-be-released film "Living Will." The film's website describes Dunn's character as a "party bum slacker (who) returns from the dead as a mischievous and perverted ghost."
In a statement, MTV praised Dunn's tireless humor and enthusiasm and said he would be sorely missed.
"We are devastated by the tragic loss of Ryan Dunn - a beloved member of the MTV family for more than a decade," said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music/Films Group. "The Jackass brotherhood will never be the same."
Dunn was born in Ohio and moved at age 15 to Pennsylvania, where he met Bam Margera on his first day of high school, according to a biography posted on his website.
Dunn, Margera, Christopher Raab (known as Raab Himself) and Brandon DiCamillo, under the moniker CKY for "Camp Kill Yourself," started making videos that featured them skateboarding and performing stunts.
Dunn was working as a welder and at a gas station when Knoxville, a friend of Margera's through the skateboarding circuit, asked the crew to allow their videos to be part of the series "Jackass," which became a hit on MTV and ran from 2000 to 2002.
Perhaps his most famous stunt, in 2002's "Jackass: The Movie," involved inserting a toy car into his rectum and going to an emergency room, where he made up a story that he was in mysterious pain after passing out at a fraternity party. Dunn's X-ray from the hospital became a popular T-shirt with "Jackass" fans.
In a 2000 stunt, he dived into a tank at a raw sewage plant wearing flippers, a mask and a snorkel.
A few hours before the 3 a.m. crash, Dunn tweeted a picture of himself drinking with two friends. The photo has since been removed.
The passenger who died with Dunn has not yet been identified.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
1045 Entries
Billy Francis
January 31, 2019
Man buddy u Will always make me laugh. I'll see u one day man. Have to go up and visit here once it gets warmer out.
Allan J
July 13, 2018
RIP Dunn you always brought a smile to my face as a kid
A fan
April 4, 2018
I'll be paying my respects in Brecksville soon, pal.
gary doyle
August 24, 2017
ryan dunn you made my childhood what it was love ya man you are missed!!!!!
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Kayla Kay
March 23, 2015
We love and miss you Dunn!
Amy Tice
December 28, 2014
We miss you Ryan!! I've been to your grave twice and put blue flowers by your head stone. RIP
Michelle A
July 17, 2014
This candle shall represent the light you brought to all of us!
Michelle Anderson
July 17, 2014
You were loved and will always be loved. My heart aches at the loss or a great man. You will be missed! RIP Random Hero!!
December 27, 2013
Just as no man has power over the spirit or can restrain the spirit, so no one has power over the day of death. Just as no one is discharged during a war, so wickedness will not allow those who practice it to escape. All of this I have seen, and I applied my heart to every work that has been done under the sun, during the time that man has dominated man to his harm. (Ecclesiastes 8:8,9). Ryan Dunn is missed by family and friends and prayers continue to pour out for his family may you all have peace.
laurie bender
September 11, 2013
You will be greatly missed
J Dub
August 16, 2013
Dunn, we still miss you. Bam is getting married (again!) in Iceland in a few weeks. We will keep your memory close during the celebration.
matt haines
July 20, 2013
You were truly an ispiration RIP random hero never forgotten
peter giancana
June 21, 2013
Gone but never forgotten .. its hard to believe it s been 2 years........rest well random hero
Tiffany
May 28, 2013
Almost two years ago when we lost you. We love you greatly, and you will never be forgotten. RIP
Ethan Walker
February 19, 2013
Love you man RIP
Chris Diener
February 10, 2013
R.I.P.
Vikki Haas
January 23, 2013
Ryan it been over a year now since God took u home to be with him U have made us laugh until we cryed U will truely will be missed by alot of ur fans We love u Ryan and miss u RIP buddy until we met again
Your beautiful Headstone and Grave.
Morgan Johnson
August 4, 2012
"More that a year ago Heaven got the best angel they could ever ask for, who was an inspiration to all of us and a true friend with a heart of gold. May you forever Rest In Peace Ryan, Heaven got great one."
Miguel Gonzales
July 16, 2012
Ryan Dunn... Thank You for making me who iam today. You'll always be my hero. "God lets the light outlive the stars."
Sawyer Warren
July 12, 2012
RIP, To the man with the best beard in the whole world
James Neufeld
June 29, 2012
Little over one year ago heaven received a wonderful man who was a friend and inspiration to many it saddens me that like so many other great men he was taken from this world much too soon rest in peace Ryan Dunn heaven's got a good one
Chuck Gliniak
June 20, 2012
Rest in peace, this this first anniversary of your passing.
morgan johnson
May 15, 2012
Ryan, you have forever changed my life for the better and you were amazing. I will miss you with every fiber of my heart. Heaven got a good one yall.
CJ Stoerz
April 16, 2012
Ryan,
Rest in peace.
You made us laugh, this made us cry.
I am glad to have known you.
kelly mount
April 2, 2012
<3 rest in peace Ryan Dunn
Frosty
March 13, 2012
god needed some laughs in heaven so he called you home brother.... rest easy
Kitty Lubenpoker
March 10, 2012
My condolences. Even old people like me loved you. [email protected]
Patrice
March 9, 2012
RIP RYAN...
Corry Olsen
February 22, 2012
You Will Be Missed More Then Words Can Ever Say
Corry Olsen
February 22, 2012
I Hope Some Day We Can Meet Up And Be Friends Rest In Peace Ryun
Corry Olsen
February 21, 2012
I Wish I Had A Friend Like You RIP
Corry Olsen
February 21, 2012
This Is Not Good Bye Butt We Will You See You Later My Friend RIP
Dr. Mark Bear
January 21, 2012
Rest in Peace Ryan as I know you will! You provided laughter and heart to an ailing world. I had known about an accident involving one of the actors in the movie, however, did not know it was you! Anyone who had passed would have been devestating, but you really somehow demostrated your passion for doing what you did, and the love you had for others. May you receive that glory and I look forward to meeting you someday!
Ana Aquino
January 20, 2012
God got another angel hm.
Felicity Vanity
January 4, 2012
You will be missed by us all.
Bam and I will alway miss you little buddy <3
D crable
January 1, 2012
its sad that i found out that ryan dunn is no longer with us, only knowing him from the tv show, he seemed like a great guy. my hart goes out to his family and loved ones and the jackass crew. he will be missed.
Beautiful Stranger
December 5, 2011
You were one of the coolest people i've ever met and the nicest man.
I hold that moment close and wish it had been longer, but it was mine.
Ours.
Find me there too someday, friend.
Aiken Colivet
December 5, 2011
Rest in Peace Ryan, you will be missed and loved by many. Always in my memory and heart. R.I.P you will never be forgotten
Dustyn Lee Henry
December 5, 2011
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Monica Coleman
December 2, 2011
Ryan, I saw the episode of you on ridiculousness on Monday on MTV! I cried. R.I.P R.M.D
Matt Kemp
November 29, 2011
R.I.P Ryan Dunn you will be greaty missed.
Aiken Colivet
October 12, 2011
Miss you Loads Ryan Dunn, You will be Missed R.I.P, your always in my memory and heart
candyce
September 26, 2011
Ryan you will be greatly missed and we will never forget your hilarious personality.....R.I.P
September 19, 2011
R.I.P. Ryan Dunn. You will be missed.
Charlie Thompson
September 5, 2011
Ryan you were an inspiration to people like me that just didn't care what people thought of them. You will always be missed.
Brittany E
September 4, 2011
There's not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Although I never met you, I really wish I did. You were my entertainment from childhood to adulthood and I looked up to you. You seemed so genuine and funny and all around just a nice guy. I have your saying along with a poster of you above my bed in my dorm room saying "Its simple, just be nice," and I apply that quote to my everyday life now. Im really going to miss seeing you on tv.
JOSH BROCK
August 31, 2011
RIP RYAN DUNN YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, FANS WILL ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU
steven g
August 9, 2011
r.i.p ryan you will be greatly missed but never forgotten my heart goes out to all your loved ones
August 9, 2011
R.I.P. RYAN ...
Katherine Martin
August 4, 2011
Rest In Peace, Random Hero. Thank you for the laughs! My heart goes out to all of your friends and family.
Rachel Baker
July 23, 2011
The world wont be the same with out u ryan
Rachel Baker
July 23, 2011
R.i.p ryan u will be missed greatly! My sympathy goes out to his family and friends the world wont be the same with out u
Rori Kalmowitz
July 20, 2011
Ryan & the Jackass Family I so sorry for your loss. I didn't even known him & i'm heartbroken! I love you all and again I'm so sorry ! XOXOXO
Rori
[email protected]
jacob weaver
July 18, 2011
ryan we will all miss you awesomeness and your funniness the world seems so empty with out this man bt he i in a beter plave (jacob w)florda
Melanie
July 12, 2011
Thanks for all of the laughs, Dunn. My deepest sympathies to Angie, Bam and the rest of the Jackass family. You will be missed..
mike hunt
July 9, 2011
you did good things, rest well
Tammie Behrends
July 9, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tammie Behrends
To Bam & familys
Blessed are they that morn, for they
shall be comforted.
andrea jarrette
July 7, 2011
I am heartsick that you're gone. My heart hurts for your love Angie, your family, APE and Phil, Don Vito, your Jackass compadres AND ESPECIALLY BAM. You are a precious spirit now, promoted from being merely human (but always extraordinary.) All who knew you are blessed. A heart like yours rarely stays long enough.
Carly Highsmith
July 6, 2011
Man, you will seriously be missed. Loved this man's since of humor and watched a lot of his stuff. :( It's a shame that he is gone.
jon
July 6, 2011
dunn you will be missed.
Connor Sides
July 6, 2011
Ryan Dunn has done some of the greatest stunts in our time, especially in Jackass. Let him Rest In Peace.
Connor Sides, 11
brian campbell
July 5, 2011
you were a amazing dude rip brian scotland
Lisa V
July 4, 2011
Ryan Dunn...Your antics of happiness and hilarity will always be here to remind us of what one human being can do. Love and thoughts to all of those left behind..You will be missed!
To those Zach left behind, peace and love to you! You are all in our thoughts
Paul Loftin
July 3, 2011
Ryan was the greatest he will never be forgotten he was unforgettable my thoughts are with the family friends and jackass brothers god be with you condolences to the hartwell family as well
micah t
July 2, 2011
my heartfelt condolences to the friends he left behind. i've been a fan since cky days and he always seemed like a really good guy.
Mike B
July 2, 2011
My heart goes out to your friends and family.. Another life lost in its prime. Much love from MN
RIP
Sara Hollenbeck
July 1, 2011
RIP Ryan <3 you will be missed. Jackass won't be the same without you. :(
July 1, 2011
RIP RYAN, YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY PEOPLE AND WE WILL ALL MISS YOU.
brian mac
July 1, 2011
will miss u man ..u cracked me up on jackass rip dude
Dunn is at his "New Beginning".......
Mackenzie Baker
June 30, 2011
To everyone grieving,
My name is Mackenzie Baker. Mack for short. I posted words of support for all of you on this guestbook yesterday. I am doing a follow-up because I know that what I can tell and teach you will put your spirit to rest. I have been a die-hard Jackass fan from the beginning. I had all the CKYs as soon as the came out so I grew up watching all you guys. One of the reasons that we are so spiritually connected is because my group of best friends are practically the same. We all got that group brotherly love but also love messing with each other. This is going to be really confusing so read closely. Hypothetically, If i would have had half the crew on the phone when I was at work tuesday, I REALLY could have told you when you were breaking down or tears were coming. That whole day at, random, a cast member's face would appear for a split second and then tears just started falling out of my eyes. I can literally feel YOUR pain. So believe what you will, but Ryan Dunn, is living at the most peaceful place that no human brain can comprehend. You are all in my prayers. God bless all of you :) contact back if possible
With love,
Mackenzie Baker
heather sisson
June 29, 2011
You were my idol man. You rock man you make me laugh my butt off in the movie. I will truly miss you rest in peace.
Ashley Jones
June 29, 2011
My sympathies goes out to the Dunn and Margera family. Rip Dunn, you will never be forgotten.
Garrett Stinnett
Garrett Stinnett
June 29, 2011
Ryan you always made me laugh watching you on tv. Im going to miss you but I know your watching down from heaven .
June 29, 2011
ryan dunn is always going to be my favorite jackass. i know that he will always be in my thoughts and i am reminded of an episode of viva la bam when he babysat for money to pay the power bill and he let the kids totally tear up the house. its things like that that will get me through never seeing anything new from tyan. RIP
ashley holdren
June 29, 2011
and ye now therefore have sorrow : but i will see you again and your heart will rejoice,and your joy no man taketh from you. john 16:22 you will be in our hearts always never to be forgotten!! May you rest in peace
Mackenzie Baker
June 29, 2011
Jackass Crew/Other grievers,
I have a special bond with each and every one of the Jackass Brothers. Never met any. But when I heard that Ryan had passed on, I felt devastated. I'm no longer upset with what has happened because I can already tell you all that your brother, Ryan, is absolutely better than ever! Bam, Angie, Johnny, everybody that is still grieving over the untimely loss of our friend Ryan, you should be shedding tears of joy :) Ryan is in the best place you can possibly imagine, where peace and love is the only energy capable of feeling. Bam's friendship with Ryan has convicted Ryan's spirit to God's house. Bam said that for no reason what-so-ever ,when he was partying in Arizona, at 12:30 he just started punching out windows of the van and he wasn't mad at anything. That is because Bam and Ryan are so close, that Bam's spirit knew right at the exact second when Dunn's spirit was standing in the presence of God. He is at complete peace and paradise for eternity. The only thing that's gonna trouble Dunn for next 50-65 years is when you're all gonna catch up and be reunited with your loving friendships forever. I really hope, out of the bottom of my heart & soul, that these words of support helped. The most comforting thing is, everything I just said is truth and your spirit knows when truth is heard. All of my love and prayers go out to everyone struggling to accept the loss of brother, Ryan Matthew Dunn. You're physically gone but your spirit lives on.
With Love,
Mack Baker
Cyndi Pitt
June 29, 2011
Ryan you were and will always be a very funny guy we will all miss you!
Amy Tice
June 29, 2011
RIP Ryan. I love you and miss you! Its not the same without you! Stay strong Bam. Your fans love you
Nicole Rapozo
June 29, 2011
a spirit i read that was so beautiful, thank you for the years full of laughter. ill never forget you. i wish i had the honor to meet you. i dont think ill ever believe youre gone.
<3 love always, your fan, nicole
Deb
June 28, 2011
All these comments and about someone we never met but someone we all loved!!!RIP Ryan
Josh
June 28, 2011
R.I.P Dunn
Ron Davis
June 28, 2011
Iam so very heartbroken for the dunn and hartwell familes and friends god be with you all ryan lit up the world with that adorable smile a great person that will be forever missed
Monica
June 28, 2011
Mr.Dunn I didn't know you in person but you made my husband and I laugh and you will surely be missed.
Daysha
June 28, 2011
Ryan, I've never had the pleasure of meeting you personally but I got to know you through your crazy stunts and antics on Jackass throughout the years! That was the thing to do back in high school, we lived our teenage years following you guys and loved every minute of it! You are an amazing person and very loved by more people than you know! RIP Ryan Dunn! You will NEVER be forgotten! Love you always!
Heather Rose
June 27, 2011
So sad to hear the news. I'll still think youre the cute one. Love your antics and i miss your face. Your laugh is infectious. For your girl, just know that u were loved by one of the worlds greatest men.
JACKIE OLEXA
June 27, 2011
I'M SO SORRY FOR EVERYONE'S LOSS: RYAN'S FAMILY, BAM & THE REST OF HIS FRIENDS, GIRLFRIEND / FIANCE AND ALL OF HIS FANS! JACKASS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME W/O RYAN!
Amy McDonald
June 27, 2011
My heart goes out to Ryan's family, Angie, Bam, Johnny, and all of the Jackass family and anyone else that Ryan has touched. Which is a lot of people if you think about it. You will be missed, Ryan. Loved and never forgotten. R.I.P. Ryan Dunn <3
marcus lind
June 27, 2011
everyday a thought or memory cast a sad thought of your leaving, however the smile and thoughts and laughter of your living helps us all bear the pain.i am sure you are cuttin it up in heaven. god knows all.he knew what was gonna happen and happen the way it did.so he must have been ok with it.thank you for being you.
Lisa
June 27, 2011
Ryan you really knew how to put a smile on people's faces...you will be sooo missed...we love you....
Tonya
June 27, 2011
Ryan you are truly missed by all the friends,family and fans that loved you. You will not be forgotten. So much love to your family.
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