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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 feel suddenly less eager for the new Bombcast... I don't want this to be real. What the hell? Like for reals.

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My mind is still trying to comprhend I won't hear Ryan say "Hey everyone it's TUUUUESSSDAYYYYY!!" on the bombast every Tuesday

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D:

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@superjoe: Never have I been so devastated for the loss of sometime I had never met. God bless his friends and family and the entire Giant Bomb staff. You will be greatly missed good sir.

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Condolences to the Davis family and GB crew.

Ryan will be missed.

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Utterly stunned.

Thank you for the countless hours of entertainment you've given us over the past few years.

Rest in peace, Ryan Davis.

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I'm lost for words. Each one of the Giantbomb crew inspired me to game when my life didn't male sense. Rest in peace Ryan.

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Jesus, that's unexpected. My condolences to his wife and everyone that knew him. He'll be hugely missed. =(

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Oh my God, is this fucking real? What the fuck? I don't know what to say other than Rest in Peace Ryan...

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Man this sucks, it is something that honestly makes me want to cry. God Bless dude, you made many days for me brighter on the Giant Bombcast.

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No one had ever made me laugh as much as Ryan and I never met the man, what a tragic lose.

Best wishes to all of his friends and family.

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This is incredibly difficult to take in. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

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What the fuck? What the fuck? Man...what the fuck?

Goddamn this is fucking horrible fucking news. Has to be a fucking joke. Right? Has to fucking be...

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When we loose a loved one words can never truly express our pain or greif.

Thank you Ryan you will be missed by one and all!!

You have my deepest condolences.

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Ryan Davis was a local hero, game journalism's greatest, and everyone's best friend to all. @taswell You gave us so much. Abig thanks friend

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This is truly a loss for the gaming community. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan's family, friends and the Giant Bomb staff.

Thanks for all the memories.

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jesus christ just woke up and I see this...what the fuck happened? RIP Ryan, condolences to his wife, family and friends...ugh.

hes my age too, 1979 just like me... I dont want to be a dck because what im about to say hits me personally, but if it had anything to do with his weight, it might just be a wake up call because im a heavy dude myself... fuck me :(

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My condolences. I've been following Ryan's work for a long time now. I can't imagine a world without his wit, and whimsy.

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Well, this just turned into a shitty day.

R.I.P. Ryan, you will be missed.

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I feels almost selfish to be so sad, when he had real friends and real family who must miss him far more than I ever could. Condolences to them, all of them, especially his widow.

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Like so many I feel shocked, saddened, and really quite ill over Ryan's passing. I never had the honor of meeting Ryan, but my husband and I listen to GiantBomb every weekend while we're running our errands; every Saturday as we pull out of the drive it's, "Hey everyone it's Tuesday." I think it says so much about how he lived his life when you look at the impact he had not just on his friends and loved ones, but on the people he never even met. I believe the only afterlife that exists is how we live on in the memories of others; and in this way Ryan will live on forever. I am holding Ryan, his wife, family, friends, loved ones, and everyone at GiantBomb in my heart.

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Such a huge loss, condolences to his friends and family.

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This is the worst news I've heard in years.
I'm absolutely dejected by this...
He was truly a great man, and Giantbomb won't be the same without him.
RIP

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Can't believe this has happened. Ryan, a great man truly taken before his time. Such a shame. Thank you so much for all the fun you have given us over the years.

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RIP Ryan, you were one magnificent bastard

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RIP Ryan Davis. You will be missed dearly. Thank you for all the entertainment you provided us including the laughes and the memories of goofy stuff.

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Jesus Christ. This is fucking awful.

Condolences to everyone affected by this. I don't even know what to say. Just take care of each other out there, guys.

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Wait, wait, wait... is this a joke, because he got married?

I was in shock for about 10 minutes and then I started thinking harder about it and feel like this is probably a joke because he's on his honeymoon.

If this IS a joke, Giantbomb, this is NOT FUNNY.

He got married days earlier.

Also, everyone has confirmed it on twitter.

We've all kind of lost one of our best friends. :(

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There are no words that can describe this loss. Rest in peace, duder :'(

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Jesus Christ.

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Tragic... when I saw this, I initially thought it was some horrible joke, probably cause I didn't want it to be real. :(

I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan in person at PAX 2010 and getting a big sweaty hug from him. It was awesome. He will be truly missed.... RIP duder.

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I can't even process this. This is the worst. This is bullshit.

I am so, so sorry to hear this, for everyone. Way, way, way too soon.

Imma buy a new pair of New Balance this weekend. For Ryan.

Rest in peace, man.

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This feels like losing a friend. Condolences to friends and family.

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I'm totally shocked by all of this. I will truly miss you Ryan. My thoughts are with you and your family.

RIP

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Totally unreal. Giant Bomb will never be the same again. Game in Peace, Ryan.

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R.I.P. Rayn you will be missed!

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This is so sad. I'm usually a perpetual lurker, but I have to pass on my condolences here. After so many Bombcasts, you guys all feel like close friends, and to lose one of you is a huge blow to me, as well as the world.

RIP, Ryan. You will be sorely missed.

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Omg. If I wasn't in a public place, I would totally start crying (and I'm a dude). He felt like a friend i never met. I cannot tell you how much the giantbomb crew has given me, especially Ryan Davis. I will miss him terribly.

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RIP Ryan. My prayers and heart go out to his family and friends. You will be missed by so, so, so many people that you've touched through your laughter and smiles through the airwaves and in person.

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I never met Ryan but I feel like I have lost a friend. RIP Ryan, I loved your work and wish the best for your wife, family and friends.

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I feel like I need to talk to someone, but I'm not sure how.

Thank God John Drake keeps updating his twitter, it helps so much.

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Rest in peace Ryan. While most of us never got the pleasure to meet you in person, it feels like we all lost a dear friend. The countless hours of entertainment, hilarity, and madness you provided to us through Giant Bomb will be cherished.

Condolences to his wife, his family, and the entire Giant Bomb crew.

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No. I Love RYAN DAVIS!

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I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news. Ryan Davis has been one of my favorite entertainers and game journalists for years, and he's one of the reasons I work in the gaming industry. My condolences go out to his friends and family, to Giant Bomb, and to the gaming community.

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Anyone feeling bummed out... take a listen, Ryan will bring a smile to your face... such a great loss :(

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WHAT THE FUCK?!

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I am desperately sad to hear this. Ryan, Jeff and all at Giant Bomb have been an important part of my every-day life for over ten years and have educated and amused me hugely, in equal measure. Ryan, you enriched my life and were a legend Sir! God bless you and the friends and loved ones you leave behind.

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Is today April 1st? Please be joke article... he was so young. I don't login much but giantbomb is one of the best gaming site of this time, and the loss of Ryan is tremendous. RIP Ryan, you'll be missed... things just won't be the same.

Please... Please be jokes.

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Thanks for everything, Ryan. We will remember you.

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There are no words. RIP Ryan