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 ARTICLESWestside Boogie Eyes Eminem & Kendrick Lamar Features for New AlbumJuly 1, 2026Mitchel Musso Revels One Request Eminem Made to Visit Hannah Montana with HailieJune 28, 2026Dame Dash: Jay-Z Won’t Diss 50 Cent Because Eminem Holds the Real PowerJune 27, 2026“Eminem Keeps Everyone Pregnant”: Millie Bobby Brown Shares Wild Farm StoryJune 26, 2026Ez Mil Reveals His Rap ‘Mount Rushmore’ & Drops Cryptic Album TeaserJune 24, 2026Jessie Reyez Explains How Eminem’s Daughter Hailie Got Them in the StudioJune 22, 2026 EminemRYAN SHEPARD