Heidi Montag's Plastic Surgeon Dies
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Dr. Frank Ryan - the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who famously performed 10 plastic surgery procedures on Heidi Montag in one day -- has died.
According to TMZ, he was killed after his jeep went over the side of Pacific Coast Highway Monday at 4:33 p.m.
Ryan, who reportedly was 50, was trapped in the vehicle and suffered major head injuries, TMZ reports. "The Ventura County Fire Department tried hoisting Ryan using a helicopter, but the attempt was called off," says the site. "Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene."
The site reports he died of "blunt force head injuries," according to an initial autopsy conducted to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. A toxicology test is also underway.
Minutes before the crash, he Twittered, "After 25 years of driving by, I finally hiked to the top of the giant sand dune on the pch west of Malibu. Much harder than it looks! Whew!"
The surgeon - who performed on celebs including Gene Simmons, Shauna Sand and Vince Neil - came under fire this year for altering Montag's appearance so drastically.
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"I am devastated to hear the news of Dr. Frank Ryan's death," Montag, 23, wrote on Twitter. "He was the most amazing person I have ever known. He was an angel and changed my life and the lives of everyone he met. He was the most brilliant talented surgeon who will ever exist. Dr. Frank Ryan changed the world. My thoughts and prayers go out to his mother, family, friends, and anyone who was ever blessed enough to meet him. He is in a better place."
Last fall, The Hills star underwent nose, cheekbone and chin jobs, as well as an eyebrow lift, breast enlargement and fat injections, among other procedures.
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In March, she told Jay Leno she wanted bigger breasts, but "I legally can't right now. The limit is 800cc and I have 700cc." As for other surgeries, she said, "I think I've reached the point [where I can stop]. I think I'm good for awhile. I'm surger-ied out."
A month later, E!'s Dr. 90210 (real name: Robert Rey) told UsMagazine.com he wouldn't have performed more than three surgeries on the reality star.
"What worries me is the commentary she is making to young girls," he told Us.
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Dr. Rey didn't slam her surgeon. "The issue of too many procedures in the operating room have [been debated] and forth," he said, "but he is a great surgeon -- that's not the issue."
Montag filed for divorce from husband Spencer Pratt last month, citing "irreconcilable differences."
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Wow, such a trafic story but very stupid on his part. I mean cmon, do you really need to tweet about your dog while you're driving? So stupid...unfortunatly, this is the lesson :(
Where was Spencer? How do we know that Spencer didn't force him off the road. Hope the authorities are looking into that because Spencer is definitely nutso! Crazy people eyes are WIDE OPEN, just like Spencers. This man has gone over the deep end and his family is not even coming to the rescue.
I have seen pics of several of his celeb clients and all of them look terrible. You can tell they all had 'work' done at 'skillful' hands of the Dr. Sorry he died in a senseless and highly preventable accident (I read he did do a lot of good for charities); but maybe there will be alot less ugly celebs in Hollywood!! Heidi-of course he 'changed' your life---you look like a completely different person than you did BEFORE he put his scalpel to your body. All this texting that's going on today seems to be the killer of common sense and brain cells!!!
You get the respect in death that you've earned in life.
Some people are so sick. Saying he deserved to die is wrong. Learn respect. If you had a heart, you would never be able to to say something like that. This is so sad. My condolences go out to his friends and family. R.I.P.
@PeaceGirl, you have no idea the kind of pain and ruin plastic doctors cause. You are lucky. You should direct some of that trite commentary towards their inner ugliness, not those who speak honestly
No, it is karma. What he did was shameless and exploitative and greedy at other's expense. There is no shame anymore, all that's left is how you will be remembered. You reap what you sow.
What ever he does, I feel terrible for what happened and I hope his family and friends are doing well. Screw Heidi.
Why does a 23 year old need all that surgery? My condolences to the Doctor's family and friends. I have to agree with others, the sharpies are getting old.
We may not agree with the surgery he performed, but it doesn not take away from the fact that he is a human being. People that use the word KARMA to describe someone's death are ugly on the inside. Maybe you deserve a little taste of that yourselves. Have some respect.
Very sad but how did he change the world?
thats sad about him but OH NO! WHAT IS HEIDI GONNA DO NOW???????
Plastic surgeons are scum. At least this guy was upfront about his sleaziness. The plastic surgeons who come across as "nice guys" and "responsible" doctors are more dangerous
It's sad that he is going to be forever referred to as Heidi Montag's plastic surgeon!
"talented surgeon"? We would not have called him that, not looking at your face NOW, oh, no.
Why is Heidi's divorce from Spencer mentioned in this article? Really? OMG!!
you people dont know if he was twittering while driving.. he couldve done it before he got into the car..We dont know all the facts yet.. Sad.. prayers go to his family and friends
guys, a man died...you don't have to be complete jerks
this is really sad! he actually could pass as jason bateman's brother.i would insult heidi,but there aren't enough blonde words.