Former Eminem lookalike Ryan Shepard dies after being hit by a truck

A former stunt double of rapper Eminem has died after being struck by a van whereas making an attempt to cross the road.

Ryan Shepard, 40, had toured as a stand-in for Slim Shady on his 2002 Anger Administration Tour, and in addition flew to the MTV Film Awards because the rapper’s superhero alter ego, Rapper Boy, TMZ reported.

He was rushed to a hospital after the tragic accident in Washington state final month, however couldn’t be resuscitated, his brother advised the outlet.

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After his stint within the leisure business, Shepard went on to work as a mechanical points of interest engineer for Disney and a take a look at automation engineer for SpaceX, his brother reportedly stated.

Shepard left behind two youngsters, ages 7 and 11, the outlet stated.