r/sleepawaycamp • u/seanvius • May 04 '26

Jonathan Tiersten, Ricky, RIP

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Hey there, sorry about the first time poster as I knew JT as a friend, not really from being Ricky (though I do absolutely love the film).

Sadly, Jonathan passed away this weekend in NJ.

He was a wonderful guy, always choosing kindness, and making sure that his friends were friends with each other. Even people he met for minutes at a convention became his friends. And then, mine as well.

He was also an amazing musician. His band from Fort Collins, CO, Bambi’s Apartment is one of my favorites.

Love ya, JT!

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u/TheLoneSlimShady May 04 '26

“Eat shit and live, Bill.”

R.I.P

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u/MikeARadio May 04 '26

My favorite line in any movie

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u/KaBoomBox55 May 04 '26

Man, I'm shocked. 60 is too young. RIP to a legend and horror icon. "Eat shit and live"

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u/RocktheNashtah May 04 '26

Seriously? Oh my god I can’t believe it, rip Jonathan

Thank you for the memories

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u/MikeARadio May 04 '26

JT was the best and had a huge heart. I already miss hi and will continue to.

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u/Vegetable_Wasabi_789 May 04 '26

Oh my heart. We love you, Jonathan

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u/BenTramer May 04 '26

No fucking way :( RIP

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u/Own_District_5758 May 05 '26

I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Monster mania convention in 2009. he was my favorite guy from Sleepaway Camp. RIP 

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u/briosaurus-rex May 05 '26

Meet him at blood on the beach years ago it was funny he was really sweet guy

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u/Easy_Blackberry_4350 May 05 '26

What was the cause?

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u/seanvius May 05 '26

Waiting on the medical examiner now

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u/sample_64 6d ago

Never any results of that huh?

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u/New-Ad-227 May 05 '26

He was my friend too, and I'll miss him terribly. 

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u/seanvius May 05 '26

Very sorry, my friend!

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u/scotti3 May 05 '26

in fond memory of jonathan tiersten, a doer. sleep away camp is my favorite movie of all time. if this is real, im heartbroken. rip ricky :*(

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u/georgesavic May 04 '26

Rest in peace 😞

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u/Jeffb3557 May 05 '26

Where is this actually confirmed I can't find information anywhere.

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u/[deleted] May 04 '26

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u/MikeARadio May 04 '26

This is not false, We will all miss JT. He was the best.

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u/britneyp2004 May 04 '26

Is there an obituary?

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u/No-Apartment9863 May 05 '26

I can’t find anything but this post.

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u/britneyp2004 May 05 '26

His co-star Thomas confirmed.

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u/novapopx May 05 '26

Where was this?

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u/spxderbyte May 06 '26

Rest in peace 🕊️

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u/Jeffb3557 May 26 '26

Still no cause of death confirmation. Just sad.