Brandon Vedas, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Brandon Vedas

American accidental death victim

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1981

Date of Death: 12-Jan-2003

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Brandon Carl Vedas (April 21, 1981 – January 12, 2003), also known by his nickname ripper on IRC, was an American computer enthusiast, recreational drug user and member of the Shroomery.org community who died of a multiple drug overdose while discussing what he was doing via chat and webcam.
His death led to debate about the responsibilities and roles of online communities in life-threatening situations.