Dr Frank Ryan, best known for performing 10 surgeries in one day on Heidi Montag, died yesterday after his car rolled off a cliff. TMZ is covering the story.
Dr Frank Ryan
TMZ writes:
TMZ EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Frank Ryan — Famous Plastic Surgeon Dies
According to law enforcement, Dr. Ryan’s jeep went over the side of Pacific Coast Highway yesterday at 4:33 PM. The Jeep landed on rocks and lifeguards initially tried to help Ryan, to no avail.
Ryan was trapped in the vehicle and had major head injuries. The Ventura County Fire Department tried hoisting Ryan using a helicopter, but the attempt was called off. Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Minutes before the crash, Ryan tweeted, “After 25 years of driving by, I finally hiked to the top of the giant sand dune on the pch west of Malibu. Much harder than it looks! Whew!”
Among Ryan’s patients — Gene Simmons, Shauna Sand and Vince Neil.
Dr. Ryan’s Cause of Death — Blunt Force Trauma
Dr. Frank Ryan died of “blunt force head injuries” … this according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office … which just completed an autopsy on the famous surgeon.
As for toxicology results … officials tell TMZ the process usually takes “about 8 weeks” before anything can be determined.
As TMZ first reported, Dr. Ryan — the surgeon who operated on a slew of famous Hollywood stars — died yesterday after his Jeep veered off Pacific Coast Highway and rolled down a cliff.
Candlelight Vigil Planned for Dr. Frank Ryan
TMZ has learned … Dr. Frank Ryan’s family, friends and staff are coming together to organize a candlelight vigil for the Hollywood surgeon tonight in Malibu.
The event will take place at 7:30 PM at Zuma Beach — located at 30000 Pacific Coast Highway … roughly 12 miles from the spot on PCH where Dr. Ryan lost control of his jeep yesterday and crashed down into an embankment.
We’re told friends and family wanted the vigil at that particular spot because, “Dr. Ryan LOVED that area … and it is close to his ranch.”
We’re told the event is open to “anyone who knew him.”
Dr. Frank Ryan’s Dog — A Survivor
TMZ has learned Jill, Dr. Frank Ryan’s border collie — who survived the crash that took the doctor’s life — will be OK.
Sources connected with the treatment of the dog tell us, the dog is stable and should recover from her eye and paw injuries. One person from the clinic where the dog was taken after the crash told us, “The CHP was instrumental in saving the dog, by taking her to an emergency facility that was equipped to handle her injuries.”
We’re told the dog was released today to a member of the staff at Dr. Ryan’s ranch. The dog was then taken to her regular vet, who checked Jill out and gave her “a clean bill of health.” The dog is on her way back to the ranch right now.
