10 Signs You Know Way Too Much About Jackass
3. You Feel Sad Every Time You See Ryan Dunn On The Screen
Watching Jackass is like watching NASCAR in that half the people tuning in are waiting for something to go wrong. You're perpetually wondering when the next injury is coming or if you're about to watch someone die. To date, no one in Jackass has died performing a stunt, though several imitators may have.
Despite the stunts they get up to on camera, only one core member of the Jackass team has died. Ryan Dunn passed away alongside Jackass Number Two production assistant Zachary Hartwell in a car accident that may have been caused by the combination of alcohol and high speed in 2011.
Bam Margera took the loss the worst, falling into substance abuse to cope. While the rest of the cast is still alive, others have had physical issues as well as substance abuse issues reputedly due to participation in Jackass.