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June 4, 2010 12:29 PM

On his Twitter feed this morning, Tim Heidecker (of Tim and Eric: Awesome Show, Great Job!) announced that Richard Dunn, a regular cast member and everyone's favorite Pep-Pep, had passed away. Some classic Dunn moments: A Special Message from Richard Dunn, Dunngeon (with Dave Navarro), Whistle, You're the Best, Richard Dunn's Kissing Booth (at Awesomecon 2009), Shot Dunn, French Kiss Tie-braker, Two Boys from Germany. You will be missed, Pep-Pep.
posted by Saxon Kane (16 comments total)

This is really, really sad. Richard Dunn was always one of my favorites. The Dunngeon is definitely one of the best moments of the show.
posted by Dia Nomou Nomo Apethanon at 12:34 PM on June 4, 2010 [1 favorite]

A boxer named Richard Dunn passed away yesterday. Is this the same guy? Coincidence? Wikipedia mistake?
posted by roll truck roll at 12:38 PM on June 4, 2010

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posted by threetoed at 12:46 PM on June 4, 2010

roll truck roll: Not sure. Can't find any news on the boxer, but both Tim & Eric, and Adult Swim, have announced the actor's death.
posted by Saxon Kane at 12:48 PM on June 4, 2010

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posted by usonian at 1:04 PM on June 4, 2010

What is there to say except for he was hilarious and I always felt like he was having a great time.
posted by saul wright at 1:11 PM on June 4, 2010

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posted by kittensofthenight at 1:44 PM on June 4, 2010 [1 favorite]

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He was so awesome. I don't really watch the show anymore, but he was one of my faves...
He really just did seem like a great guy. You could hang out and shoot the shit with him...
posted by symbioid at 1:47 PM on June 4, 2010

Dunn never seemed to get the knack for being in front of the camera, and that's why I loved watching him.
posted by Chinese Jet Pilot at 1:49 PM on June 4, 2010

Dunn never seemed to get the knack for being in front of the camera, and that's why I loved watching him.

It all depends on how one reacts to another's awkwardness. For me, his onscreen performance was reminiscent of Larry "Bud" Melman, and not in a good way.

In any event, I am sorry to hear of his passing.
posted by Clyde Mnestra at 2:13 PM on June 4, 2010

I was a lot sadder when I heard this than I would have expected. He was a funny old guy who did a fantastic job on Awesome Show.
posted by revgeorge at 3:00 PM on June 4, 2010

He seemed like a genuinely nice guy. Great job, Mr. Dunn.
posted by orme at 3:12 PM on June 4, 2010

Not entirely unexpected I suppose, but he's been a comedy hero to my friends and I since the first T&EASGJ. We'll miss him.
posted by Monster_Zero at 3:43 PM on June 4, 2010

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posted by mds35 at 5:38 PM on June 4, 2010

Good night, sweet Pep-Pep.
posted by aftermarketradio at 7:19 PM on June 4, 2010

This makes me sad. I hope being on Tim and Eric these last few years brought him a lot of joy.

Bones for Richard Dunn, indeed.
posted by elder18 at 8:39 PM on June 4, 2010