Ryan Dunn Remembered by Johnny Knoxville, Jackass Crew in MTV Special
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Gone but never forgotten.
MTV will air a one-hour special in tribute to Jackass' Ryan Dunn, who died at age 34 in a Pennsylvania car accident in June.
MTV announced that the special will give viewers an imitate look into Dunn's life, from his early years in Ohio to his adventures with Bam Margera, Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass crew, to his untimely death as a result of drunk driving and speeding.
The tribute will also feature never-before-seen footage from Viva La Bam, Jackass and additional projects.
Knoxville, 32, told MTV why he wanted to be involved with the special. "I still can't believe he's gone but we wouldn't trust anyone else with this, so we are doing the best we can for Ryan, his family, friends, and everyone who loved him," he said.
This isn't the first time the Jackass gang has honored Dunn's memory. Shortly after his death in June, Jackass costar Rick Kosick cut together a touching tribute to their friend.
VIDEO: Ryan's pals remember him in touching tribute
"He was willing to do whatever it takes [to make people laugh]," Margera, 32, said of Dunn. "[He was] fearless, self-deprecating...I think we liked hearing people say that we're crazy."
Dunn was driving at least 130 miles an hour, with an astonishing blood alcohol level of .196 when he crashed his Porsche 911 GT3. According to a toxicology report released, he was indeed driving drunk when he and passenger Zachary Hartwell perished in the fiery crash. Dunn's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit for Pennsylvania drivers.
The "Ryan Dunn Tribute Special" will air Nov. 28 at 10:30 p.m. EST on MTV.
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8Geez, some of you people act like you've never made a mistake in your life before. Get over yourselves and realize that nobody is perfect...not even you. The fact of the matter is, 2 people lost their lives and there are loved ones and friends left behind that what to remember the good times, fun and laughs that they all shared. So I say get your noses out of the air and maybe take a good glimpse at your own life...you're not perfect by any means. Much love and best wishes!
@Danielle Richards in a way he did commit suicide & murder. He willing got into his Porsche after drinking heavily & drove so fast that he lost control killing himself & his passenger. I for one agree to honor your friend who died no matter how he/she died but I for one will not be watching. I don't think it should be on TV or in a movie theater either. They already had a memorial for him-do they have any for say Patrick Swayze who died of Cancer? Farrah Fawcett? Anyone who lost their lives serving in the military? NO but they will air this knowing that he was driving drunk & killed himself & a innocent person. Having lost a dear close friend in high school due to a drunk driver I have no sympathy for those who drive drunk & die from it.
Wow really people. I agree with Christina, you would honor a FRIEND regardless of how he or she died... have some respect and stop the hate... this another form for bullying in my eyes! RIP Dunn
No one is honoring drunk driving. Knoxville is honoring HIS FRIEND who unexpectedly passed away. Regardless of the reason for his death, hes gone and he should be remembered. So, youre gonna tell me that if your friend or family member made a stupid mistake that ended in tragedy, youd forget about them and not honor their name or memories? Psh. RIP Ryan Dunn. You are missed!
yea lets honor drunk driving.
@Cherie he died in a car accident, not a suicide.
YES!!! I would tune in. At least to remember him... =(
I understand wanting to honer someone because he was your friend but he died to is own doing. Should we honor people who take their own lives??? No