'Jackass' Star Ryan Dunn, 34, Dies in Car Crash

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 20th 2011 10:35AM

'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn died early Monday in a Pennsylvania car crash, police confirmed. April Margera, the mother of a fellow 'Jackass' dare devil, Bam Margera, told a local radio station and later TMZ that Dunn was killed in the car wreck that also left one other, who has yet to be identified, dead. He was 34.

"Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn," said 'Jackass' boss Johnny Knoxville in a statement. "My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan , I love you buddy."

The Morning Freak Show on 96.1 is reporting that Dunn was at the wheel when his 2007 Porsche careened over the road's guardrail and into the woods before bursting into flames. The collision occurred at roughly 3:00 AM Monday morning on Pennsylvania's Route 322.

"Ryan was a wonderful person he really was the sweetest and nicest guy -- he was like my extra son, everybody loved him," April Margera told Radar Online.

Margera has not been able to reach her son, one of Dunn's best friends, as he is currently traveling in Arizona. She also mentioned that Dunn's longtime girlfriend is not taking any calls and has turned off her phone.

A photo of the charred wreckage was posted on Twitter, apparently by the towing company. They were quickly taken down but uploaded on Flickr. The images show the extent of the fire that engulfed the vehicle.

Just hours before his death, Dunn tweeted a photo of himself and two pals -- documenting their night out, beer and cigarette in hand.

Although it has not yet been officially confirmed who was driving when it crashed or the cause of the accident, Chief Deputy Coroner David Garner told Chester County's Daily Local News that there was only one vehicle involved in the crash.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that speed may have been a contributing factor to the accident," police said in a press release. At this time, the report also categorizes the incident as an 'Auto Accident' rather than a 'DUI.'

Both bodies suffered severe burns in the wreck, and emergency responders could not immediately identify them, but police have confirmed that one of the victims was Dunn. The identity of Dunn's passenger will be revealed pending autopsy results due out later today.

In between projects with 'Jackass,' the fun-loving stuntman appeared regularly in spin-offs like 'Viva La Bam' and 'Bam's Unholy Union,' later launching his own MTV show, 'Home Wrecker' and appearing in films such as 'Haggard' and 'A Halfway House Christmas.'

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 07: Actor Ryan Dunn (L) and producer Trip Taylor attend the Blu-Ray and DVD release party for Paramount Home Entertainment's "Jackass 3" at Paramount Studios on March 7, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Monday 20 June

By Barkley Bell

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Please, please people, don't drink and drive! This occurs way too often, and prevention is a phone call away.

By badandyboy

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Darwin Award nominee.

By Lois

Very sorry..Drinking, party and driving do not mix. Lesson to all of us !!!

By Lou

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TO ALL THOSE WITH NEGATIVE REMARKS: Well then no offense but then be happy surviving to a ripe old age not living but just surviving from your rocking chair living to a ripe old age when you can't wipe your own butt and your a burden to your family and a relief when you finally do die. Because that is what your philosophy dictates. For others it's not about longevity but the excitement one enjoys in life. That is living, so do not preach while all you do is survive. He had more laughs, loved by more and enjoyed his life more then someone like you could ever know much less understand. God Speed and thanks for the laughs making life that much more enjoyable Ryan.

By Elaine

Well said.

By Aly J

Think before you speak. People can have fun with out being foolish and killing other ppl in the process. Even if you wanna have fun and kill yourself, be considerate enough to know not everyone may share your belief and might wanna live to a ripe old age. And don't think I'm one of those ppl cuz there's no way I wanna make it to where i'd be a burden but I don't wanna die by some idiot drunk driver either.

By OBigRondog

Whoooo, wait just a minute! I can agree with the exciting living part, but there is a huge difference between 34 years old and "rocking chair watching everybody else live life age." Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones, and may he rest in peace!

By carolm393

Yes, live life to the fullest - agreed. It does not have to include driving and drinking! He had many more years before he would be sitting in a rocking chair! He cheated himself out of many more years of happiness and giving happiness to others. I know many old people who are not a burden and still living life to the fullest. Some people do die pacefully in their sleep when they are old. Be careful generalizing. Also, you don't know what will happen to YOU. This was a total waste of a life and the one who died with him. Apparently whoever was driving is ultimately responsible, but the other person should never have gotten in the car who he/she knows had been drinking. Possibly the other person was so drunk that he/she couldn't make a responsible decision at the time. In any case it is so sad and could have been prevented.

By Lou is a douche

Obviously Lou has never had a loved one killed by a drunk, acting like an idiot while behind the wheel of a car, as was the case with dunn. Keep your ingnorance to yourself next time loser lou!

By Robert Taylor

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Right.....Rest in Pieces!

By skc

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More than likely the person that was with him was also partying with him. I'm not glad that 2 lives were lost. I am glad that no innocent people from other vehicles were involved. Didn't watch this celebrity or his movies. I hope he wasn't married or had children. I feel for his parents and siblings. He obviously wasn't thinking of them. A persons actions effect more than just them.

By Ezeestreet

Did they observe the speed limit??

By frogman6675

Moron~

By steve hale

last stunt

By D.R.Colby

It is sad to see this happen! However: You would like to think by
now it would sink in Drinking & Driving do not mix! As we can see
here! And to make things worse! They are saying there was someone
with Him!!

He was a very talented guy & he will be missed...So sad.

By darkness

death is just a drink away.

may you rest in peace Dunn man

By revivalman

Ryan lived on the edge, and died going over it. Too young, but somehow fitting. If you wanna get to heaven, you gotta raise a little hell. God speed, Ryan!

By divywuzhernameo

Love him or hate him ( or the things he did rather) changes nothing about the fact that a 34 yr old man lost his life in his prime. My god, I can only imagine what his family and friends must be going through. They are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Dunn

By Barbara

Drinking + driving = disaster.

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