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Used to watch Ryan's videos all the time when I was trying to quit. I never managed to make it stick while he was still around, but tomorrow I've got 600 days clean

Wow I am in absolute shock. 3 weeks ago we FaceTimed and I was going through fentanyl withdrawal and I literally broke down in tears to him. I’m 3 weeks clean now and went here to keep motivation for my journey to sobriety and I was in absolute shock when I scrolled to the comments and saw that he passed. Ryan THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY LIFE AND TAKING TIME AND TALKING TO ME IN YOUR FINAL DAYS I WILL MAKE YOU SO PROUD

This is a real hero not like all the millionaire celebs people worship.His family should be proud RIP Ryan ❤

RIP Ryan Donnelly. You are the reason I’m still alive today. I cannot begin to comprehend you are no longer here on this earth. A saint has left earth, and an angel has risen.

Every time I relapse and have to brace for yet another withdrawal, I come back to Ryan. His words mean so much and they help every time.

I don’t post often but I’m legitimately broken about his passing. He’s walked me through it all. He prepared me for everything ahead bad or good. Ryan it’s not fair you were taken from us. You saved my life. I love you man.

This man deserves to be recognized for all he has done for the numerous people he has helped with addiction. Tom's River should have a street named after him. He belongs in the NJ hall of fame. One of the rest stops along the parkway or turnpike should be named after him. He really is a saint in the addiction community. I've been following Ryan for years and at one point I hadn't seen a video from him in a while so I decided to check his channel and that's how I found out he passed. I've never been more shocked and saddened about anything more than his death. Life can be so cruel. He was so young and had so much more life left to live and to help others. Ryan, I pray your soul is at peace. Much love ♡♡

Thank you for saving my life. R.I.P

We’re going to miss you Ryan! Thank you for the countless hours you selflessly out into helping others. My condolences to your family. Rest In Peace my old friend. Xo

Rest In Peace to an OG of recovery ❤🙏🏼

2 years ago today we lost you Ryan. You will never be forgotten. RIP

I love you man, you gave a son his dad back and a wife her husband. You never asked for anything , literally gave your life while continuing to help others . You’re one of the best men I’ve ever known and you will not be forgotten by thousands of people that love you and can thank you for there sobriety. Damn I’m gonna miss you man. If your family ever needs anything and they read this message there are thousands of people that will help you . Never hesitate to ask . Rest In Power Ryan

I’m 30 days clean on Monday. I never thought I would get to this point. And I don’t think I would’ve with out you. You’ve taught me that if I don’t take this seriously and throw my all into it it’s never going to work. I love you Ryan. Rest east brother.

I still come to this man's videos even though I I know he's gone from this physical existence. You're still inspiring us all Ryan! Thank you for your hard work and passion you sacrificed us addicts who needed help.I really wish I could hear your opinion on this covid-19 situation we're all going through...anywho. God bless Ryan's family and bless you reading this.

Ryan had such a positive outlook, even in the darkest times. It seems like these type of people always pass away first.. RIP

I found this dude videos while I was in active addiction now I’m almost 2 years clean and I thank him for introducing me to recovery R.I.P bro

Because of this guy I learned so much about my self, my triggers and addiction and motivated to start my own recovery channel, Because of you I got clean and now you are in heaven 😢🙏😇I can't believe your gone and it aches my heart.. Rip my friend!!

His solid advice ... his legacy is timeless 💕

Just want to say today is 5 years clean for me because of all your help. May you Rest In Peace for all eternity Ryan🤛 thanks for saving my life man...

I don’t even know where to begin. Ryan, you not only changed my life but you have changed thousands and have brought recovery and addiction into a new light. You have saved so many of us and have helped in more way then one can imagine. I started watching your videos in 2012 and it wasn’t until 2016 until I finally got help for my own demons. Thank you isn’t enough. And to his beautiful wife and children please know there is an angel always looking down over you. ✌🏻❤️😢

Rip my hero, my friend, my light ..... we will always love you Ryan !!!!!😢❤️💔

Hopefully your videos stay up forever to continue helping more addicts find freedom and for your kids to know what a great person their dad was. You helped me so much for free and I just don't know what to think. the amount of addicts clean because of you is unknowable....

Ryan i am heartbroken and devastated to learn you are no longer walking among us. Your videos and all the people you've helped are part of your legacy. I hope your children grow up knowing what a selfless giving decent human being you were. You will be sorely missed. You were one of a kind. Thank you and may you rest in peace!💗

To one of the kindest souls I've witnessed: Rest in peace. You did so much for other people that there is no doubt I my mind you've ascended to a greater place than I can conceive in my human mind. Thank you for the hope you've given to thousands of people. May God Bless your family and us all.

RIP brother. You rescued me from a hole I thought I'd never get out of . I hope there is a heaven and you get a perfect place in it as you deserve it. The world sometimes makes no sense and with you being taken this is one if those times. I hope your family will also find peace in time and live a fulfilled life. Goodbye my friend.

YOU WILL BE MISSED RYAN! I remember first watching your videos, and how they brought me to tears! You showed us that IT WAS POSSIBLE TO BEAT THIS. You are a role model for so many, including myself, and I want to say Thank You for inspiring me and countless others to see the light when we were lost in the dark. I am now 7+ months clean from opiates, and I wouldn't be here today without you man. I Love You Brother...Rest In Paradise! 🏝🤙😎

May your family live in peace that there son, husband, father made more of a difference in this world than many dream of , total HERO 🙏

Thank you Ryan im a year+ clean because of you...my prayers go out to your family...RIP Ryan Donnelly

I’m beyond heart broken for his wife and kids. And the whole world.. Ryan was one of the greatest inspirations I have ever known... in so many ways. Feel like I’ve lost a friend. We love you Ryan so very much! You will always be with us in spirit. I am completely heartbroken over this.

Mann i owe you a lot if only they knew rest in peace ryan. Never met you once but your videos helped me get through some tough times 💯

I miss Ryan so much!!!! 2 years clean

RIP Ryan you will be greatly missed 😢😢😢😢

To Ryan and his family. Having been a part of the youtube recovery community for 3 yrs now I will just say that I can't think of a single thing, person or forum that in some way or the other hasn't been an offspring or in some way inspired by Ryans efforts to help this community. Whether it's been other you tubers and their videos and comments, people who i've followed and who have posted or even FB groups that have sprung up the last few years whether he was personally involved in them or not, he played a part in their beginnings and foundation by inspiring others and their own recovery. What greater tribute can there be to someone and their life than that? Rest in Peace Ryan....but rest knowing that your work will carry on forever.

I just wanna say thanks again for saving my life almost 6 years ago this November man... you’ll be missed by everyone and helped so many people. May your soul rest in peace forever.

WOW if what i am hearing is true and you r no longer here my heart goes out to your family if it true RIP brother you have helped so many me included ypur videis were the only thing i had and i am sure meassges on here will continue to help if true God took on of the best i am lost for words sorry for the loss truly i hard one to expcept...😞

R.I.P ryan you were a wonderful man who helped so many people you are going to be greatly missed

I'm so far behind because in all honesty once I got clean I didn't need to really watch his videos anymore. I watched his videos for years when I was using, and though I was doen and out he'd make me feel better and motivate me to get clean. And I did on April 18th 2018. I come back to see what's up with him and he's passed away. I can't believe it. What an imprint he left on this earth, he really got to do what he wanted in life and helped so many ppl. We love you Ryan, R.I.P

To Ryan’s family, I can’t even begin to express my condolences. Ryan’s words and support have been a mainstay for me for a long time; his channel really did help me a lot, and it was clear as day that he was a truly good, genuine person, worthy of all the admiration and praise people say about him, and will continue to say about him, forever.

Listening to Ryan’s videos again.♥️♥️♥️ I just can’t rap my head around the fact that he’s gone. Ryan Donnelly Encouraged me, that I really could quit drugs. He was So Right. Ryan Donnelly, You Are Missed.♥️

After watching all of your videos, I almost felt like I knew you. I am so sorry to hear about what happened, and I am so sorry for your family's loss. To me, the world lost a _true_ hero.

RIP Ryan... You have touched so many by giving so selflessly. Thank you to the Donnelly family for your sacrifice of sharing Ryan with us. Many prayers for you in the upcoming days 💔 I grieve with you.

rest in piece ryan, very noble to devote your life creating a foundation for others.

I can't thank you enough for the time, energy and knowledge you have shared with the recovery community, not just on RU-vid but in your daily life. Mrs. Donnelly, your family and children will remain in my prayers. I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you I love you man for being you and the videos you made. They saved my life, everything you did. And I owe it to you to keep going, going on 5 years off blues now. God bless you’re family. You were an Angel.

This video proves how short life really is! We all HAVE to take our lives back now! Thank you Ryan for all the videos, you mean more to us then you'll ever realize. RIP Ryan Donnelly! Your family is in my prayers! 💔💔💔

what a great guy ryan was, he really did care about others and their struggles. wish his wife and kids all the best for the future.

Hey guys dropping in to say hi if anyone is here recovery, you can do it! 5 years clean now for me. You got this. Ryan you were a huge help I hope the family is going good and you are missed bro!

*_I miss Ryan so much!! There is such a huge void since he’s been gone in the drug recovery community!! He always gave the best advice!! Ahhh I painfully miss it so much!! RIH Ryan!!_* 😢🙏🏻

RIP Ryan, prayers to wife and children. You made such an impact in my life and countless others. Thank you for the yrs of support With great great luv and sadness you will be incredibly missed

I miss you Ryan❤️. I still come back to listen to your old recordings of sweet helpful, hopeful words of encouragement!

Bro, ur last video we will ever see, RIP, miss u brother, still can't believe God took u after all u gave to people, hope, see you when we get there Ryan

He was the sunshine in my day. He will be missed but not for gotten Rip Ryan

Guys this guy was like the founder of basically trying to help people get off opiates I remember years and years ago when I first seen one of his videos, it feels like 10 years ago. I wish I knew exactly how he passed away if it was related to a relapse? or what was the cause? But this guy deserves a lot because he tryed to help a lot of people and did help a lot of people.

Unreal to know that a few days after he made this he would be dead. Just shows that you should live every day as if it's your last and always tell people you love them when you can.

A week & a half sober thanks to this man! I had always been too afraid to share and when I finally got the guts to write it down to send him was when I saw the post about the tragedy. I am so shattered and for his family I can’t even begin to imagine.. I’m thankful to his wife, she allowed him to continue to help others as he grew himself. I am blessed I got the opportunity to cross paths with him & will just do my own post on my story. It’s what Ryan would have wanted I think to keep sharing our experiences because these stories are amazing and potentially life changing for others. What an amazing soul heaven gained!

His videos saved my life. A true hero! May his family live a beautiful life. Much Aloha and respect. ❤🌍

Wait really!?! He’s gone!?! I don’t know him and my heart just sunk, I actually came here looking for a new video , his videos were one the sole reasons I’ve been clean for this long. A sun ray in a dark cloudy day. I’m at a loss right now.

Ryan, I used to watch your videos all the time. I stopped watching them because they stopped showing up in my feed and I honestly forgot about it because i am subscribed to so many RU-vidrs and obviously the busy-ness of life. I just randomly thought of you tonight and decided to catch up with you and your selfless crusade to help those in need. I am absolutely heart broken to read these comments about your passing. Like completely floored. If you’re wife or Children ever get around to reading this, I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan was a one in a million kind of person and I learned so much from his videos. I wish you guys the absolute best.

I am from India, i was waiting for ur video but today when i read comment s I come to know that u r with god. I m really so sad and tears r come.out from my eyes. I m feeling i lost my elder brother who guided me during my withdrawal i dont know what happen to u but i will miss u always like my family member.....and ur videos will guide thousands of ppl not in USA but around the world.....sorry for ur family and all ppl who love u .....

I just found out now.. I'm totally utterly gutted that man is the reason I try and better myself everyday. Even tho he is gone. He won't ever really be dead when we can all remember the huge positive impact he has left in this world and the countless people he has saved.. Ryan and I wrote to each other, I'm in Ireland and he has made a difference to my life and the people in my life. From half way around the world. An amazing guy. And my condolences to his wonderful family who he loved very very much x

Wow. I came back here after I’ve been sober now for 4 years to say thank you to him. All I see is rest peace in the comments. Thanks for your help during the most pivotal time in my life. I’m completely different person man. You’re a legend.

Ryan got me through the worst of it. I feel like I'm getting my old brain back thank you so much rip. Bitter sweet.

OMG...I'm so sorry to hear you are nolonger with us. It breaks my heart to hear this terrible news

God Bless Ryan. God Bless all of you. Rest in Peace brother. Thank you so much for all you have done. You are so Loved!

It’s crazy how he can go from looking healthy and now he’s gone... shows how quick life can be over. And how precious life is. If this isn’t a inspiration to get clean... idk what is. May he rip he was a hero, warrior, and many’s inspiration. Amazing man! Amazing person! Special place in heaven for him!!!

A real shame Ryan passed away,he was & is still so helpful in regards to recovery.

Love you , Ryan !!! Wish I could of hugged you for all you did for me !!! My heart is fkin broken . Love you Brother !!! All your advise will forever be with us . You helped so many and saved so many . You deserve Heaven !!!!

Damm i just found out. So sad. You were such a good guy. R.I.P. Cant belive it.

Rip Ryan. You helped so many people! Myself included! This is so sad!

RIP Ryan thank you for everything ❤️ 🙏 💔

I relapsed after 10 years clean. I couldn't tell many people because of the nature of my work but this guy helped when I was at the lowest ebb. I'm clean now and just wondering, I went through my RU-vid subs. After reading the comments here I learned of Ryan's death. I've never met you but thank you pal. I'm gutted your no longer with us.

I wish you were still here❤️‍🩹

Thinking of everyone in the community xxx

Watching your videos now in recovery myself just found out you passed away you've helped me so much bless you. Even though you've passed away if you're still helping me thank you for that

Little did anyone know this would be Ryan's final video and that he would pass 2 days later. Hard to believe it's been 5 years already.

Your videos will live on. Thxs for everything ryan! You will be missed! RIP brother

To think how many lives this man saved only to be taken after giving so much to so many makes think the world makes no sense.?! I hope there's an after life brother and you've become a saint.

I found you when I was fighting the good fight against my ex's heroin addiction. I sent him so many of your videos. You gave me such insight in those darkest days. I've never had addiction issues (aside from codependency) but you inspired me to get out of my head, to live my best life regardless of the pain of watching my partner go off the deep end. Ryan, you helped so many people. You were such a strong influence.

RIP MY FRIEND.... You were so kind I will never forget you.. You saved so many lives, and your videos will continue, too. Your wife, kids, and family are in my prayers

Rest in peace Ryan Donnelly , you were very inspirational . Thank you for all your dedication with helping so many people with addiction. Ryan you will be so very missed ! I'm sorry for your beautiful family . They lost an amazing husband an father . ⚘ You will never be forgotten 💗

RIP dude! You helped me countless times over the years. Thank you just not cut it!

Friend. You helped me get through dealing with an addict partner. It breaks my heart that you've left. I hope you fly free

I’ll never forget out let txt to each other! You told me you were proud of me! You got me through the darkest time in my life and I owe it all to you!! I will forever love you as a brother and biggest condolences to your family!

my name is karan and iam from india sir i am taking bupheronorphine for around 7 year now i decided to pull it off now iam on withdrawl this is my 7 th day its very hard to quit, in india bupheronorphine is for free in addiction center they provide at daily basis so its easy to be opiat addict so . iam now 30years old with no dream watsoever i tried 5 time before to quit it but i cant nowdays i just on 7 day but it makes me very upset and afraid that i woud relapse on one day i feared tootaly but after watching you i oth on fire with my hand to take little burning injury bec i dont want to be that pal again after watching your vedios i found that nobady will save me but i have fight with my own body now give me a luck ...love you from india

I found you last month, and did not know that you passed away. I didn't figure it out until a few videos. After looking through comments. Even though you're now in Heaven. Your message lives on. Your videos will help people for years to come. You are truly an inspiration, and have helped me tremendously. RIP Ryan.

Rest In Peace Ryan!!!

Just wanted to jump on and say I miss you and your videos😭RIP you definitely will not be forgotten,but always treasured and remembered❤️

Damn dude I still get teary eyed. You helped a lot brother. Decided to change my life 4 years ago. Never looked back. Til paradise

This is so fucked up. It isn’t fair. I just came on to find a new video bc I thought , “I haven’t seen a new video from Ryan lately, it isn’t like him.” I’m literally in tears. Your memory will live on and you will forever change lives through this platform. Thank you and my deepest condolences to his loved ones, especially the children. Omg. Why, just why?

Rest in Paradise Ryan........... You WILL live on in many peoples mind and heart!!

Thank you for your videos. You were a great man. Love you, bud. Rip

Rip Ryan you will be missed if his family has access to his account and you read this just no i am so sorry lost for words the good really goes young unbelievable Ryan has helped me so much he’s a great inspiration you will be missed

This man is amazing, I hope his children know he has helped thousands of families and people!

RIP a special guy rest easy x

I’ve been watching some of Ryan’s videos and they are so full of wisdom. Just learned he died by reading comments and am so sad. He will continue to help people through his videos which gives much meaning to his legacy.

Ugh I’ve been watching videos all day not knowing he’s not even here anymore. So sad for his loved ones. Rest in Paradise Ryan 🙏🏼 i watched your videos to help me get thru the days but I also watched them because of your smile. Thank you for everything you did for us. Love you.

RIP Ryan; I’m so saddened to hear about your passing. This is devastating news to the RU-vid community. You will be missed. 😥

I noticed his heavy deep breathes well someone in the comments said it and then I noticed it . Every few seconds . He was having issues and we didn’t notice :( …Ryan you’re an amazing person I wish you could see everyone who’s became sober all because of your help.

Just heart broken. Ryan you were a gift to so many. May you rest in peace and God watch over and protect your family.

You saved my life brother I can't believe you're gone. I haven't talked to you in a while but I've watched every video you made and I see you when I close my eyes. Take care my bro...