Remembering Ryan Davis, 1979 - 2013

Unreal. I am so sad. Ryan Davis had a voice for radio and he was, in my opinion, the thing that set the Bombcast apart from any other gaming podcast -- or really, any other podcast/radio show in general. He truly had a way with words and making conversation... I will miss his humor, wit, and insight. I've been listening to the Bombcast for the past three years now and it's never going to be the same without him. He made the show, he really did. I've already been pretty down lately and this is not helping anything. Ugh.

I honestly cannot believe this. R.I.P. Ryan Davis, you will be missed.
 
I just realized I was on a run listening to last week's Bombcast on the 3rd thinking about how it just wasn't as good without Ryan leading it. I do a couple of 10K runs each week listening to that podcast (and Weekend Confirmed on my 8 and 10 mile weekend runs) and trying not to laugh visibly so I don't look crazy to the people on my run routes.

The next Bombcast is likely to be super sad and now I have to hide tears while I run. Tearing up just thinking about it.
 
getting teary eyed over a stranger that I never met yet still felt like a close buddy from over the years and years of podcasts and shows

good bye pal :'(
 
I suddenly understand how people can get so upset about celebrity deaths. RIP.

This is probably a bit morbid or early to say, but I hope Ryan's death doesn't cause Gerstmann to quit doing the website, or lose his passion.
 
Adam Sessler ‏@AdamSessler 4m

In Russia and finally got the Internet and the news about my dear friend and colleague Ryan Davis. My heart is breaking.
 
What a terrible event. Ryan always brought the hype and happy to the weekly Bombcast and everything he did for GB. More than one time he's made my day better with his happiness. Absolute shame that he's gone.
 
Even though I didn't follow Giantbomb regularly I have a massive amount of respect for all of them. This is truly shocking and sad news. Rest in peace Ryan. :(
 
People need to stop speculating about his weight, his medication usage, and his health in general.

If and when they want the public to know about the cause of his death is the only time that shit should be discussed if those things are even the cause.
 
The strangest thing is..he's been dead for days..we just didn't know..
 
I really can't express the immeasurable amount of joy Ryan brought to my life simply by being the best host of the best produced gaming podcast. As someone who will turn 34 this year with few IRL friends who actually still play videogames, the Bombcast is like a group of friends to me even though I've never met any of them. Losing Ryan feels like losing one of my best friends. Even after my worst days, I can still count on the Bombcast brightening up my life every Tuesday night. Don't even get me started on their E3 coverage, during which I stay awake until the wee hours of the morning watching the live show. Then, of course, there are the GOTY deliberation podcasts. I'm really, really going to miss him. He made my world a better place to live in simply by being a small part of it.
 
fart town usa said:
This is beyond awful. Fuckin' A.

Without trying to sound like an ass and I don't know if anyone knows the reason behind his unfortunate passing but I was always worried about his weight. Again, I'm just voicing something that worried me.

My condolences to the GB crew, his wife and family. So incredibly sad. :(
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The cause of death hasn't been announced AFAIK, but being overweight is terrible for your health in general.

Regardless of the cause of his passing, it is a sad day for the gaming industry when someone as loved and knowledgeable as Ryan Davis leaves the world at such a young age.
 
Wow... I... Rest in Peace, Man.

I'll admit that I didn't watch, read, or listen to much of Giant Bomb's stuff. But the things he did were great. Its not a stretch to say that his presence made me aware and interested in Giant Bomb's work. This industry has truly lost a great person.
 
;_; This is terrible news. RIP Ryan Davis. You went out of this world much too fast. Your legacy will live on in gamers hearts around the world.
 
I don't follow GB too closely myself, but what really hit home for me is his age - exactly the same as mine. That certainly puts things into perspective, personally.

My thoughts go out to his family, especially his wife.
 
I was just listening to Those This Year Podcast on both the old HotSpot and Giant Bombcast. What a horrible way to start the week and crazy to think that he's actually been gone for almost a whole week.

Ryan will be sorely miss and my heart goes out to all his family and friends on what must be a trying week.

Goodbye Ryan.
 
Lunchbox said:
getting teary eyed over a stranger that I never met yet still felt like a close buddy from over the years and years of podcasts and shows

good bye pal :'(
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Yeah, I feel the same way. He just had that kind of personality, and it's hard to come by people like that these days.
 
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