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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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This isn't real. It cant be what the fuck.

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this can't be real...

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this can't be real...

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I can't even comprehend this right now.

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oh my god, my thoughts are with all his family, friends and colleagues, like so many people i am in shock.

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I would love this to be a joke, even though it'd be one of the most untasteful ones I've seen...jesus christ, this feels so unreal, true or not.

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I really don't know what to say... nothing I can say will be enough. I'll miss seeing or hearing him every day.

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Speechless...

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Oh no, this is terrible! A huge loss for GB, and the gaming community in general. I'm so sorry for you guys and especially his new wife. As a fellow 1979'er, I'm in shock that somebody so young could be lost to us so early. My best wishes are with you guys and his family. R.I.P. Ryan, you will be missed.

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I can't believe it, this is just terrible.

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Wow. I thought this had to be a joke, but there's no way you guys would joke about it, as the reaction swells.

I'm sorry for your loss, and the loss to his family. I mean, he was JUST married... that's so tragic.

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RIP Ryan Davis. You made me like games and gaming even more. You went to soon, you will be missed.

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RIP Ryan. You will be missed :(

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Holy shit. I'm sad now.

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I cannot believe this, RIP Ryan the amount of joy you brought into my life and I'm sure the lives of others is immeasurable

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So sad to read about this, I feel so shocked and upset. Ryan was a special man who made a big contribution to the website and whose work provided me with hours of brilliant entertainment.

My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. What terrible news.

Rest in peace Ryan. You are greatly missed.

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:( What the shit, man.

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my heart and thoughts go out to all his loved ones, friends and family. i don't know what to say… what a lonely day.

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words fail me...oh my god

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I am fucking shocked...This is so fucking sad. He will be truly missed. RIP Ryan. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. I can't believe this has happened...

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I shared my first name with him and been listening to the Bombcast for the last year and I will miss him dearly. I hope his family knows that he was loved all across the internet. Rest in Peace Ryan Davis.

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Speechless. I can't put anything into words.

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I am so very sorry for all his family and friends. What a terrible, terrible day.

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Ok who hacked Rorie's account?!! Please!!??

Damn what a loss :( I wish Ryan's family and friends all the best.

RIP Ryan. You will be missed...

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R.I.P. Ryan, Way way way to soon and my condolences to his wife, family and the entire crew.

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I'm happy he got to have his wedding first...I hope those days were some of his best.

RIP Ryan. Life just isn't fair sometimes.

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The the GB Team, we sharing in your sorrow with love, friendship and support. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and whole family.

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When I clicked the link I was really hope this was some kind of horrible fucking joke in very bad taste.

I mean, damn...

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Fuck.

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I am absolutely stunned by this.

RIP Ryan. :(

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Wow, just wow... I am so completely and utterly shocked at this point. I feel like a member of my family has passed, as I've gotten to know him through the various episodes of the Bombcast and through following this site. My deepest, deepest condolences to Ryan's family and friends and to the Giant Bomb crew. We have all certainly lost a great human being. He will most definitely be sorely missed. R.I.P. and godspeed Ryan.

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RIP Ryan Davis. This is so sad to hear.

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Still think this is a crazy joke. I can't believe it...thoughts going out to Ryan's wife, family and friends...

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RIP Ryan

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Fuck.

Longtime listener who was lucky enough to meet Ryan and Vinny at a PR event for a game I was working on a few years ago. Ended up sharing a couple of beers with them and chatting for around an hour as things wound down, and was struck by how genuine they both were.

So sorry for everyone close to Ryan, especially his new wife, his family and Jeff.

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What a tragedy.

Heart-broken.

....crying.

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this is terrible

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Don't really know what to say other than I am so sorry for the loss from friends and family.

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I don't know what to say.....

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I am in utter disbelief. Prayers to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire Giant Bomb community today.

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I obviously didn't know Ryan but this seems like a horrible nightmare right now that I can't wake up from. I can't even begin to imagine how the guys at Giant Bomb are feeling right now. I don't even know what to say. I can't fathom listening to another Bombcast without hearing Ryan's voice say "It's Tuesday!" I seriously feel like I just lost a dear friend. RIP.

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Rest in Peace Ryan

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Oh oh god I'm going to throw up.

This is beyond fucked up. I've being listening and watching ryan for like 10 years.

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Condolences to Ryan's family and friends and my thoughts are with you and the rest of the Giantbomb family. Absolutely crushing news. So sorry.

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Wow. It takes a lot to get any kind of emotional response from me. This shit hurts. Can't fucking believe it. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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Holy shit. I don't have words.

All the best to the Giant Bomb crew and Ryan's family and friends.

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Followed Ryan ever since he joined GameSpot, I knew one day it would end but never like this. RIP and condolences as usual, but man this seams like I am in such a bad dream.

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How... :( This is the worst possible thing that could happen to you guys.. So sad. Condolences to his wife and friends and the entire Giant Bomb crew. R.I.P Ryan Davis.

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But he was tweeting all day July 3rd....

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Only the good die young. I can't believe I'm sitting here crying about an internet personality passing away. I wish Ryan could know how much we all genuinely loved him. My life 3000 miles away will never be the same. I'm sorry, GB. It's a sad day. I'll be celebrating everything Ryan ever did for us today. We were lucky to have him for even the short time we did. He was a gift.