Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

With the amount of comments on this article, I don't think anyone will ever read this. That's okay though. I'd say I'm surprised at just how many comments there are, but I'm not surprised at all. Ryan was a genuinely cheerful and funny guy that everyone loved to listen to and laugh with; Giant Bomb will never, ever be the same without him. At the very least he had the time of his life with the people he loved before he died, so for what it's worth, he was happy. R.I.P. Ryan.

I'm so sorry to everyone that knew him. I've never met him but it still feels like a close friend has died.

It's times like this where I wish I was a better writer so I could fully express my thoughts and do him more justice.

Exactly, I can even fathom how to express how sad I am. I don't want this to be real, even if it was a shitty joke, at least we wouldn't have to deal with it.

This is sad news, indeed. Condolences to his friends, family, co-workers, and community.

This is not what I wanted to see on the site first thing coming here today...

This sucks...

Wow, and he just got married. That's whats really tragic. RIP man, you will be missed.

No time to waste your hours with negativity and doubt. That dream you have, and the thing you really wanna do. That girl you know, and the thing you really wanna say. Those moments you want to live better than you are. The manner you'd like to express, but you keep it in your head till it's too late. It ain't worth it. You can't go back.

From what I can tell, and I will never pretend I knew Ryan (I wish I did). But he didn't seem the kind of guy who would let any of those impulses fade away. I admired his confidence. His openness. How engaging he was with anyone. And, of course, so funny. But most of all, I admired his thick head of hair. All qualities I am trying to exercise every day, to burn it into my character. I hope when I'm 34, I'll get close to his level. ....Without the hair.

Bye, Ryan.

Love to Ryan, love to Giant Bomb, and love to his friends and family. Rest in peace, friend.

I.....just.....wow

This came out of nothing......

My deepest condolences to Ryan's family, friends and everybody at gaintbomb. Today is truly a very sad day...... not only for gaintbomb, but for the whole gaming industry.

RIP Ryan Davis, you will be missed.

I don't know what to say... my deepest condolences to everyone who knew him.

No. No no no.

Lies!

R.I.P Ryan

My deepest condolences to everyone who knew him.

When I first read the news it didn't feel like it could be real, and now that it has sunk in I had to go into the bathroom at work to cry a little. I had never talked to Ryan, even on the internet, but for 5 years I've listened to and watched him multiple times a week through the bombcast, quicklooks, and other videos. It feels like I lost a friend, something I attribute to Ryan's infectious personality and inviting charisma. He was one great duder, and he will be missed not only by those who knew him personally, but also by the thousands who he made laugh every week.

I am devastated. Never felt like this for someone I have never met. We spent so much time with this guys every week it feels like a very good friend just passed away.

"hey everybody its tuesday" always made me smile even on the shittiest days.

RIP Ryan Davis and my condolences to friends and family.

I can't believe this, my condolences.

Always look forward to the podcast and Quick Looks every week, hearing Ryan and crew talk about anything and everything. I remember thinking last week that the podcast is not the same without Ryan. Can't believe he's gone - saddest piece of news I've heard in a long while.

I didn't know Ryan personally but can't even begin to count the hours I've spent listening to and reading about his thoughts on the games industry.

R.I.P. Ryan. You will be sorely missed. Giant Bomb and the games industry will not be the same without you.

RIP... he will be missed by so many.

;[

I'm dumbfounded, and awash with shock and sadness. The podcast and videos of Giant Bomb never fail to make my week a little brighter, in no small part due to Ryan's infectious smile and enthusiasm. As the many, many comments and remembrances on the internet already can attest, this community has suffered a profound loss. Rest in peace, Mr. Davis, you'll never be forgotten.

My condolences to Ryan's family and friends. Thank you Ryan Davis, you have enriched my life and I will be forever grateful.

My dinner has been left to go cold on the counter, and I am instead going to open another beer.

Genuinely stunned. Never expected this reaction. I live thousands of miles away from the GB crew.

Will miss you duder.

"Ryan Davis" is now the #2 trending topic on Twitter.

WHAT?!

This is super sad news. I've been trying to work all morning but I just can't concentrate. My condolences go to the family and friends and know that Ryan will be truly missed. The Bombcast will never be the same.

Damn.

RIP Ryan, and I truly hope his family and friends are okay - especially to his wife. Going through his twitter feed and seeing this made my heart clench, if only it had been.

I hope the team takes all the time it needs to get over this. I will suck up every bit of content throwed at me as I always do, but if the crew needs a week or two I am fine with it. Premium member or not. Please take all the time you need. I think that's the least the community can do now, give them room and time.

So sad to hear. :(

RIP Ryan Davis

Fuck this bullshit. Fuck fuck fuck fuck.

Exactly.

And nothing is exclusively on either side. It is fucking glorious to read and discover that thousands of people express what you want to say, but you still have to say it, but you can't say it well enough, and then you want to create some kind of monument or tribute to the man, but then you feel you may not be entitled to or could even provide something vaguely inspired, then you sit back and read more, and start all over again.

Damn, I need to do... something.

Sorry, this is weirdly painful, but damn. He shouldn't be gone.

I am at a loss for words. My insides dropped when I heard this. I feel like we all knew Ryan like a friend even though most of us had never met him.

He just got married, this is tragic.

RIP Ryan :'(

This is terrible terrible news. Love you Ryan Davis. RIP and you will be missed.

Giantbomb's never going to be the same again. Ryan, you've provided us all with entertainment and joy that none of us ever got to fully repay. RIP Tico

I've visited Giant Bomb pretty much every day for the past five years. The podcasts, Quick Looks, reviews, and assorted other dumb/amazing features got me through some pretty miserable times. Ryan was always the beating heart of the site and his passing leave an immeasurable hole in all our lives. He was the warmest and friendliest guy around, while at the same time being one of the all-time-great hilarious fucking assholes. We're gonna miss you buddy.

To Anna and the Giantbomb family we send our prayers and condolences. RIp Ryan

I never thought a person I never met could influence my life in such a positive way and make me feel like I lost a dear friend. I can't imagine how you that new him personally feels, my condolences to his wife and the entire Giant Bomb crew.

RIP Ryan

So sad to hear. Rest in peace

I'm so sorry to hear that guys. Despite not knowing Ryan, hearing his voice and seeing you guys make videos every day makes you all feel like close friends in a weird way. I can only say that not only is this a profound loss to Giant Bomb, but to all of us fans too. We'll miss you Ryan.

I'm just trying to process this right now. I don't know what to say, except that this sucks a lot. Good thoughts out to the crew and his family, especially his new wife... widow. Fuck.

I miss you already Ryan.

Horrible news. I'm broken up over someone I've never even met or spoken to. He's been a part of my life for the past 10 years or so. It will be so hard moving on without him.

My thoughts and condolences to out to the Giant Bomb / GameSpot staff and his family. You will be missed sir. RIP.

Rest in Peace. Ryan.

Just want to post the funniest off-handed exchanges I - for no reason - remember of Ryan/Jeff and Ryan/Vinny on the Bombcast:

*Talking about an upcoming Sonic game*
Ryan: Do they spell "chaos" correctly?
Jeff: K-A-O-S, so yes.
Ryan: Fair enough.

*Vinny guessing the ending of Modern Warfare 3*
Vinny: ... and Soap? Soap comes clean.
Ryan: hehehehe.
Vinny: You like that?
Ryan: hehe, No.

Rest in Peace, dude.

I have never started tearing up over hearing of a celebrity death or anything over someone that wasn't immediately close to me until now. This is so shocking and terrible news. My heart goes out to his family friends, giantbomb crew and members and especially his wife. I am so sorry

I spent 7 hours the other day listening to old Bombcasts because my apartment didn't have internet.

Just today, I got it back, and I am going to spend the rest of my time reliving some of Ryan's best moments.

I never got to meet him, and that will go with me whenever I write about games now. Whenever I think about games, it will be against what I figure Ryan would think. The man is a legend, and he will be dearly missed.

RIP Duder. Let the summer jams play on forever.

I have no words, just stunned silence.

=(

Unbelievable. RIP Ryan

When hearing this makes feel like I've lost a close friend, I can't imagine how Ryan's family and friends must be feeling right now. Giantbomb has been a major source of laughter in my life for the past 5 years and Ryan was a massive part of that. It's not going to be the same without you duder!

I'm so sad now, after reading this article. Rest in piece, Ryan. You were amazing! :(

I still find it hard to believe he's gone. The big guy's voice and mug has been a part of my day for so many years, and the podcasts and videos have more than once gotten me through really shitty days. He was the best friend I never met. Thanks for the laughs, Ryan.