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Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

Giant Bomb has suffered a profound loss.

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Ryan Davis passed away on July 3rd. He was 34.

Obviously we’re all stunned over here. Ryan was a good friend to all of us. It’s odd to remember that, for someone who could be so acerbic at times, and despite knowing him for almost a decade, I honestly don’t recall ever actually being mad at him. He had an unconventional type of kindness that expressed itself more strongly the longer one knew him, and despite his teasing nature, he always managed to make his close friends feel loved when his attention turned towards you.

Many of you know that Ryan was recently married. In the face of this awfulness, many of us will at least always remember him as we last saw him: outrageously, uproariously happy, looking forward to his next adventure with the biggest grin his face could hold.

The consolation we can feel from that is miniscule compared to the hole that Ryan’s absence will leave in our lives. That’s not a hole that is possible to fill; it’s just something that we’ll just have to get used to walking around with, and that will not happen for a long, long time.

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I've spent years listening to the Bombcast and being a proud member of this amazing community. And while I never met this man, I feel as if I've lost someone who's been a part of my life. Prayers go out to the family and the Bombcrew, can't imagine what yall are going through.

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Fuck man. He just got married what the fuck.

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Terrible news

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R.I.P. Ryan, you always managed to put a smile on my face, wish I could have met you personally. My condolences go out to the GB crew and to Ryan's family and loved ones. Thanks for all the shenanigans! Sad times.

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:(

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Edited By aldo_q

Jezus.. that's very unexpected. a friend actually texted me about it as we are both shocked. I may not have known him aside from his work on this site. But Ryan seemed like a great guy, and my god so soon after he god married.

My condolences to his family and friends. This is just not right.

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RYAN NOOOO!!!!!!!

THIS CANNOT BE :(

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Jesus Christ, what the hell happened?

I knew this would happen some day, but I was expecting to be in my 60s at least.

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My prayers go out for Ryan, his friends, and his family.

He will be missed...I wish I could say more but I keep tearing up...

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Rest in peace, Ryan. You were gone way too soon.

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I feel like I've been punched in the gut. We'd never met and were never likely to meet and yet this must be how it feels to lose a friend. My thoughts go out to his family and the rest of the crew. RIP Ryan, we're gonna miss you, dude.

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This is horrible and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

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This is so sad. R.I.P. Ryan. I thought it was a joke at first. Crazy :(

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This is unfortunately my first post to the site...and it has to be to say a massive condolence to all you guys, and to the rest of Ryan's friends and family.

Much love to you all from the UK.

xx

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This is devastating. I can't even....poor Anna....poor Jeff. I'll miss you Ryan, you we're one of the best parts of my week for the last 5 years.

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This is the worst news to wake up to. How has it been five days and we're just now hearing about this? We'll miss you, Ryan.

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Wow...RIP Ryan Davis. I feel a special connection to the giant bombcast. When my mom past away a year and a half ago it was all I could listen to on my commute to work and it gave me comfort when I was alone for my long drives to and from work. I don't know what I would have done without it. sucks...

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I was one of the lucky ones to go from a fan of his to being considered one of his friends. I'll miss you friend.

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R.I.P. Ryan.

Words cannot express how I feel right now, but GB Crew, know that I'm praying for you guys and I know you guys can make it through this. Feel like I've lost a best friend. seriously.

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This can't be real...

FUCK!!!

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Gutted

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Edited By galloughs

any words i try to write about this just seem wrong. i'm devastated and just so sorry for his friends and family. we'll never stop missing you Ryan, RIP.

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I'm gonna miss you Ryan. Sincerely.

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The industry, GiantBomb and all of us have suffered a horrible loss. My condolences to his wife and friends. If there is any solace to be found in his passing is that he was in all of our lives and enriched our lives that much more for his being in them. RIP Ryan Davis.

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This... it's a friend passing away. I just can't wrap my mind around this. I've read this like 10 times now and I am looking for some press release about him just leaving GB. :( Christ this is so sad. An incredible man just left this earth. A true motivation on how one can turn anything into something meaningful if enough love is poured into it. I will miss you very much, much love to the family, don't know what else to say... a very sad day for the people who knew Ryan...

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What. The. Fuck?

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No fucking way! No!

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@weks said:

Requiescat in pace. You magnificent bastard.

Best comment you can make in this grim situation, you gave me a laugh through sadness, thanks.

Uh Uh Uh Uh Uh. RIP.

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my condolences to the entire giant bomb family

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when u follow a video game site especially one like this u feel like u really know the people on the screen, like u share their experiences with them. i have "known" Ryan from the game-spot days and his passing is shocking and sad to me. but for you the people who really knew him, i cant imagine what you guys are going through, with how sudden this all is...my heart goes out to his family and to all of you' his friends, may he rest in peace.

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thanksryan.com

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This sucks so god damned hard. Condolences.

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Can't believe it.

RIP.

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Unbelievable. I've watched Ryan go from the guy who occasionally stood at the podium on GS Live to a great MC of podcasts and live events. Thanks for the many laughs Ron Graphite.

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Rest in peace, man. This came as a huge shock to everyone.

Thanks for everything you did to brighten the lives of so many.

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I didn't know him personally, but it's hard to not feel like I've lost a friend. RIP Ryan.

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I've lost a friend I never met. So sorry for his wife, family, and friends.

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Not like this..........Not like this....

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One moment you'r eating a delicious hotdog with a cold beer on a summer evening and the next you are staring at your computer screen in disbelief. This will take time to sink in, but I'm glad that his last week was spent with his friends, family and his wife.

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God, I am just floored. I am devastated. My heart goes out to everyeone who loved Ryan, and everyone he loved, I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

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What a terrible loss... RIP

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I feel ashamed that I didn't know about Ryan until today. However from what I've heard he was amazing guy. RIP Ryan

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This is just such shitty, shitty news.

One of the first podcasts i downloaded was the old Gamespot crew of Ryan, Jeff, Brad and Vinnie and been listening ever since.

RIP big guy.

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RIP Ryan

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RIP Ryan, you will be greatly missed.

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NO OH MY GOD. Is this real? RIP Ryan...

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WHAT THE FRACK!?

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RIP

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I met him once. So kind and interesting.

I'm having a hard time processing this.

So young. So young.

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The last few weeks I had a strange feeling that something could happen to Ryan but I'm shocked now that he has passed away.

My heart goes out to his wife, family, friends and fellow bombadeers.

RIP Ryan.