Ryan Dunn was "just noticed that you break out on his own. Everyone was really proud of him." That's how Philadelphia morning talk show host Preston Elliot, who co-hosts 93.3 WMMR's The Preston and Steve Show - which Dunn and his awesome Jackass cohorts, many of whom hail on the region, often visited - is reflecting around the late star. (The 34-year-old died at the start of the early hours of Monday morning when he crashed his Porsche in West Goshen, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia. An unidentified passenger was also killed inside the accident, and that is still in preliminary investigation, but the West Goshen Police Department released a situationment nevertheless "excessive speed might have been a contributing factor.")
What is this great of Dunn's passing was broken about the rock station's morning program - Elliot reveals to EW that early Monday morning, the station became flooded with emails and texts from people in the region who had gotten word of Dunn's death. (Elliott confirmed what is this great with April Margera, mom of Dunn's Jackass co-star Bam Margera.) And, tragically, there's a lot of reason to mourn: Not simply was Dunn something of your local hero from his early skateboarding days who was always prepared to help out when the station is at a pinch for any celebrity guest spot ("I don't think he ever said no," Elliott tells EW), but Dunn have also been experiencing some recent professional success, nabbing small roles in indie films and co-hosting the latest series on G4 called Proving Ground. But now, the rest of Ground - a show which tested out wild game and movie stunts from the real world, the perfect fit for the always-game Dunn - might not see the light of day.
G4 tells EW that by June 20, "the show is off the schedule . until we discuss next steps." (It premiered the other day.) The network is additionally lamenting Dunn's loss. Said G4 in the Proving Ground co-host in a statement: "All of us at G4 are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic news that Ryan Dunn has transpired away. Ryan's comedic wit and signature no-holds-barred approach made him an incredible talent and his work as host of G4's Proving Ground was flawless. Ryan will probably be missed dearly by his legion of fans and that we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this hard time."
Some members in the Jackass community in addition have released tributes towards the surprisingly soft-spoken Dunn, who won fans for such memorable Jackass moments because the "Master Blaster", seen in the Jackass 3D promos. Johnny Knoxville accepted his Twitter, posting a classic picture of Dunn and writing, "Today I lost a my cousin Ryan Dunn. My heart is out to his family with his fantastic beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy." MTV released a situationment which read, "We are devastated by the tragic lack of Ryan Dunn - a beloved member of the MTV family for more than a decade, He made us all laugh along the tireless enthusiastic lifestyle of your favorite middle school friend. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Ryan's friends. The Jackass brotherhood should never be the same."
And a good amount of stars took to their Twitter pages on Monday afternoon expressing their sadness over Dunn's death, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Glenn Howerton, who posted, "I'll miss you, Dunn. You're the absolute best, pal. I will be heart broken right this moment. Rest in Peace. Love & prayers to your family" and singer Rob Thomas, who wrote, "so sad to hear about ryan dunn. r.i.p. he previously a lot of fun while he was alive." Fellow daredevil Carey Hart tweeted, "RIP ryan dunn. You are an amazing guy and also you were cut approach to short. Enjoyed the occasions we had. My heart dissapear to his friends."
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