Eminem’s stunt double Ryan Shepard dies after getting hit by car Posted on February 12, 2023 By Remy Gelenidze Ryan Shepard, who made cameos as Eminem’s stunt double in the early 2000s, has tragically died after getting hit by a car while crossing the street in Washington. Advertisement “Ryan died in Washington at the end of January after getting hit by an oncoming pickup truck. Emergency responders rushed him to a hospital, but it was too late.” Ryan’s brother Kyle Shepard tells TMZ.Ryan worked not only as Eminem’s stunt double but also as his photo double and stand-in. He appeared at the MTV Movie Awards 2002 as Eminem’s superhero character, Rap Boy, when Slim Shady performed “Without Me” with Big Proof. Advertisement Ryan hit the stage again with Eminem for his 2002 Anger Management Tour, and on his Japan and European tour in 2003. He also appeared in D12’s “Purple Hills” music video from “Devil’s Night” album as Eminem’s double. Advertisement His brother told TMZ that Ryan was incredibly intelligent. Going on to work at Disney as a ride mechanical engineer, and eventually moving to Elon Musk’s SpaceX as a test automation engineer.PHOTO FROM TMZ.PHOTO FROM TMZ.VIA TMZ. Advertisement RECENT RELATED ARTICLESWarren Sapp Was Asked To Choose Between Jay-Z and Eminem on Drink ChampsMay 22, 2026MC Serch Talks How Eminem Supported Him During a Major Move to DetroitMay 22, 2026Skylar Grey Details the Surprising Reality of Working With Eminem and Dr. DreMay 21, 2026Zara Larsson Recalls Sneaking Around in School to Listen to Eminem & AkonMay 21, 2026Dheezy’s New Album to Feature Eminem, D12, Royce 5’9″ & Nate DoggMay 21, 2026Barack Obama Reveals How Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” Got Him in the Zone for Presidential DebatesMay 21, 2026 EminemRYAN SHEPARD