Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

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Not sure how I feel about this picture now.
 
This is just horrible news, my day is just ruined. RIP Mr. Davis, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family/friends and his wife.

I hate to ponder the reason for his passing, but I do question it as on July 2nd I saw this posted on his twitter and quickly deleted.

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I refused to believe this was not a joke or something gone horribly wrong until I checked the other GB guys twitters.

Fuck this world.
 
The best host and actor in Giantbomb. I didn't know him personally, but I will miss him. Especially every Tuesday night.

Have a good one buddy. :(
 
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My deepest condolences to Ryan's family and his coworkers at Giant Bomb.
 
RIP Ryan, 34 is no age to go. My condolences to all his family and friends, an everyone at Giantbomb.

If it continues, the next Bombcast is going to be tough to listen to...
 
Didn't know the dude personally, but I feel like I've lost a dear friend. I don't know how many thousands of hours I've listened to podcasts with him on it. After getting into a major accident that left me unable to work for over a year, The Bombcast keep me going when I didn't want to face the day. Thank you. Thoughts go out to his wife and family.
 
What the fuck? He was clearly not in the best physical shape, but damn, this was totally unexpected. :(

He was on his honeymoon for shits sake.
 
Holy shit thats devastating. Dying at 34 is tragedy enough, let alone being recently married. Huge loss for his family, friends, and its hard to believe we'll never hear his voice again.
 
Never met this guy, never listened to the podcast. But reading the story and the reactions here it seems we lost a good friend, at such a young age and recently too. RIP, and I hope the family and friends he left behind stays strong.
 
Wishmaster92 said:
See people, this is why you should exercise. Americas huge fucking problem. I'm not saying obesity caused this but damn. He was such an awesome guy. RIP.
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He may have died from being obese, heart attack, or something else. Maybe he had a brain aneurysm. You don't fucking know man. What kind of post is this trying to get on some soapbox already?
 
It was an honor to be even a tiny bit involved in his life back in the days of Whiskey Media. RIP.
 
Rest in peace Ryan. My condolences to his family, friends, and the Giant Bomb crew. He might not be here, but he won't be forgotten.
 
I'll admit I'm not familiar with him or the Giant Bomb staff in general but I hate to hear this nonetheless. Keep it cool wherever you are and rest in peace.
 
Unbelievable. What a terrible loss for GB, Gaf, and the gaming community. My heart goes out to his family and friends, I can't even imagine how they must be feeling right now.

Fuck.
 
Wasn't he undergoing sleeping tests? Something sleep apnea-related? I thought I remembered hearing something about that during one of the Bombcasts.

RIP Ryan
 
Holy shit. :( I'm seriously on the verge of tears right now. My thoughts go out to his family, and everyone over at Giant Bomb.

Wow, so shocked right now. Listen to the Bombcast every week.
 
Thought the thread title was a joke. Where was their honeymoon? My mom's Dad died on vacation and it is absolutely horrible getting the body back and trying to organize everything. Condolences to everyone involved.
 
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Thanks Ryan

Well Ryan, you got me. After years of photoshopping your face onto zombies, next to mole people and as a character in my very own western FMV game here we are again, 1000% zoomed in on that beautiful mug as I code this page. A contorting sag of skin, freckles and sweat that bubbled every emotion to its natural gestalt. I never knew a man more irate, lovable, drunk, bored, ecstatic or nervous than you. Others probably were, but their presentation couldn't keep up.

What the fuck did you put in your hair? Some sort of grease or pomade I imagine. Either a fancy product or a cooking lubricant wouldn't have surprised me. Whatever it was gave your curly tumble a slick that was made for the dancehall. Damnit... that dancing! The nimble, frantic hops of a con man celebrating his final big score. The right song came on, of course we're dancing.

Most will remember you in sweaters or a polo. There were four or five of them in constant rotation. Solid swathes of fabric stained by food, sweat and liquor, left to bake until just right under studio lights. Those who knew you better will remember bright terry cloth robes and bare feet, because of course Ryan Davis wore a god damned robe around his house. Even in the minutia of relaxing, you had to show us just how much better at it you were than the rest of us.

In the end though it was always the laugh that grabbed us. A great guffaw of wind which knocked down any walls or awkwardness between strangers. You of course were always the funniest one in the room, everyone knew it and no one debated it, but your real gift was making those around you feel like partners in the joke. A member of a team.

You will be missed.

- Dave

PS: I realize Ryan would wince at how god damned serious all this is, so I'll just leave you with this link to the ending of rollerball. It's probably even more corny and serious.
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R.I.P. Ryan, you were a clever and funny guy. You'll be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I wish the best for them.
 
Wow, that is genuinely shocking.

I can't say I followed Giant Bomb that much, but I did always enjoy Quick Looks and he was easily one of my favourite gaming personalities.

RIP.
 
I am still in shock..34 years old..he is just 3 years older then me..damn really heartbroken here. Loved him in everything he was and did. :(
 
Proposed Law said:
Didn't know the dude personally, but I feel like I've lost a dear friend. I don't know how many thousands of hours I've listened to podcasts with him on it. After getting into a major accident that left me unable to work for over a year, The Bombcast keep me going when I didn't want to face the day. Thank you. Thoughts go out to his wife and family.
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This is exactly how I feel. Like someone punched me in the gut, and I'm just someone who thought he was really entertaining. I can't even imagine how those close to him must feel.
 
34 is such a young age, and to think he just got married, too. Truly an unfathomable tragedy.

Rest in peace, champ.
 
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