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Ryan Dunn Car Accident: 'Jackass' Star Killed

by NowPublic Staff | June 20, 2011 at 06:29 am

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Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Car Crash

Ryan Dunn, one of the stars of Jackass, was killed in a car accident in West Goshen, Pennsylvania. Ryan Dunn's death was confirmed by April Margera, mother of Ryan Dunn's friend and costar Bam Margera.

Ryan Dunn and one other person (yet to be identified were involved in a single-car accident, which resulted in the vehicle catching fire. The cause of the crash is not known, nor is it clear if Dunn was driving.

[Update: according to his friends, Ryan Dunn had been drinking throughout the night before getting behind the wheel of his Porsche- he had at least three beers and three shots.]

Ryan Dunn's last tweet linked to a photo of him drinking with friends, and was posted a few hours before the crash, which took place at around 3am ET on June 20.

Ryan Dunn was a member of CKY (Camp Kill Yourself), the home-video stunt series which later evolved into MTV's Jackass. His most infamous stunt, from the first Jackass movie, involved inserting a toy car up his rectum.

Ryan Dunn was 34 years old.

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anarkissed

at 11:55 on June 20th, 2011

Ironic tragedy, and a sure reminder that drinking and driving kills. Even when it seems nothing else can!

Kate Poland (not verified)

at 13:19 on June 20th, 2011

I will really miss him :( Why so many of crazy and amazing people who make as crying from laugh must die so early? R.I.P. Ryan we will always love you . And don't drive God to madness .Ps. Today is so rainy here . I was wondering why it's such a rainy summer day . And then I heard this terrible news . And I know now . 1. Because it is such a sad day and 2. cause You probably make everybody cry from laughing "There Above"

amianieL

at 22:01 on June 23rd, 2011

I really felt bad hearing that his gone and it's sad that some people are making criticism of his death. Movie critic Roger Ebert has been belittled for a twitter update he made Monday regarding the death of "Jackass" star Ryan Dunn. The tweet came the same day that Dunn passed away. Ebert has released a reply to the judgments. Dunn's behavior, however, is still questioned in the response. Here is the proof: Roger Ebert responds to criticism over his tweet about Ryan Dunn. Condolence, I will miss you a lot.