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Celebrities take to social media to react to Ryan Dunn's death.

'Jackass' star and daredevil Ryan Dunn died early Monday, June 20, 2011, of injuries sustained in a car crash in suburban Philadelphia. He was 34. Celebrities have been reacting to his death via social media.

'Jackass' co-star Steve-0 tweeted, "I don't know what to say, except I love Ryan Dunn and I'm really going to miss him."

'Jackass' co-star Johnny Knoxville honored Dunn via Twitter: "Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy."

Perez Hilton fired back at Roger Ebert on his blog at PerezHilton.com for what Hilton described as the film critic's "insensitive" comment. Hilton went on to say, "Everyone makes mistake, and this is somebody's son. Too soon, Roger."

Motocross racer Carey Hart, who's also singer Pink's husband took to Twitter to express his grief: "RIP ryan dunn. You were an amazing guy and you were cut way too short. Enjoyed the times we had. My heart goes out to his family and friends."

Sofia Coppola, daughter of Francis Ford Coppola and a film director herself tweeted, "Ryan Dunn has passed away, he was a very nice and energetic guy, I met him a couple of times. Very shocked."

Colin Hanks, son of Tom Hanks, tweeted, "So sad to hear about Ryan Dunn ... and in his honor I say this: I am mad AND disappointed."

Other 'Jackass' co-stars also expressed their grief over Ryan Dunn's death. Bam Margera blasted Roger Ebert on Twitter for his controversial remark. Jason 'Weeman' Acuna tweeted in part, "RYAN DUNN -- a super awesome memory was at the J RODY walston & the business show!!! I MISS YOU BUD!!"

A scene from "Jackass: Number Two", with Ryan Dunn, left and Johnny Knoxville wrestling with a giant snake. It was crazy stunts like this that made Dunn so popular with fans.

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'Jackass' star and daredevil Ryan Dunn died early Monday, June 20, 2011, of injuries sustained in a car crash in suburban Philadelphia. He was 34. Celebrities have been reacting to his death via social media.

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