Ryan Shepard, Eminem’s stunt double, tragically passed away after being struck by a truck as he crossed the street. TMZ was informed by Ryan’s brother, Kyle, that he passed away in Washington in late January.
Keep reading to find out more.
Cause Of His Death
At the end of January, Ryan, who collaborated with the rapper in the early 2000s, passed away in Washington after being struck by an approaching pickup truck. He was taken to a hospital by emergency personnel, but it was too late.
On Playing Eminem’s Stunt Double
In addition to performing on stage once more with the rapper during his 2002 Anger Management Tour and his 2003 Japan and Europe Tour, he also played Eminem’s double in D12’s Purple Hills music video
He Was Many Things, Not Just A Stunt Double
Kyle also said that Ryan was very intelligent and went on to work as a mechanical engineer for rides at Disney before eventually transitioning to Elon Musk’s SpaceX as a test automation engineer.
He Had His own Company
Per his LinkedIn page, he was employed as a Lead Animatronics Engineer for California-based Garner Holt Productions. He also served as the CEO of RS Robotics.
About What He Does
His LinkedIn bio reads;
Ryan’s Memorial Service
On February 4, there was a memorial service for Ryan.
On Becoming His Real-Life Double
The man hired by Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, as his video double in the early 2000s quickly transitioned into being his real-life double as well, attending his parties and earning the moniker “Partial Mathers.”
Taking Eminem’s Place In Clubs
Shepard was first recognized as an extra in Eminem’s Superman music video, and it didn’t take long for rumors to spread that Shepard was replacing Eminem at club appearances.
How The Title ‘Partial Mathers’ Came To Be
He soon adopted the new moniker “Partial Mathers,” which was a play on the fact that he resembled Eminem so much that he even had tattoos that were exact replicas of his.
The Album That Made Eminem Popular
The Slim Shady LP , Eminem’s second album and major-label debut, was a commercial success, but it was The Marshall Mathers LP , his third studio album, that established him as a household name.
Eminem’s Popular Songs
It gave birth to some of Eminem’s most well-known songs, including The Real Slim Shady, The Way I Am, and Stan . Ryan was with him while he was on tour.
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The Age He Passed
The stunt double passed at the age of 40.
Online Users Pay Tribute
Since then, tributes have poured in for the stunt double, as mourners posted their condolences on social media.
He Had Two Kids
Ryan left behind two children, who are 11 years old and seven years old.
