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# Rynn Berry, Jogger Who Collapsed In Prospect Park, Has Died
- URL: https://bklyner.com/rynn-berry-jogger-who-collapsed-in-prospect-park-has-died-parkslopestoop/
- Published: 2014-01-10T15:48:20.000Z
- Updated: 2014-01-10T15:48:20.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: #API-Imported

![Rynn Berry via Veggie Pride Parade NYC on Flickr](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pss_RynnBerry_-Veggie-Pride-Parade-NYC_Flickr-600x450.jpg)

We’re sad to hear that Rynn Berry, the 68-year-old man who [collapsed while jogging in Prospect Park on New Year’s Eve](/blog/crime/help-police-identify-a-runner-who-collapsed-in-prospect-park), passed away not long after being identified by his half-brother following a wide-reaching effort to figure out who he was.

A health-conscious man who lived in Prospect Heights, he was known for [books on vegetarianism and veganism](http://www.vegsource.com/berry/?ref=bklyner.com), and his impact in that world can be seen by [the response to his passing on Twitter](https://twitter.com/search?q=%22rynn%20berry%22&src=typd&f=realtime&ref=bklyner.com).

“I’m heartbroken to learn that Rynn Berry died,” [wrote Fran Costigan](https://twitter.com/goodcakesfran/status/421473182399201280?ref=bklyner.com), an expert on vegan desserts. “He was a gentle soul whose life touched so many.”

“Rest in peace, Rynn Berry, vegan scholar, historian, activist, and warm, gentle spirit,” [tweeted Tracye McQuirter](https://twitter.com/byanygreens/status/421511924397113344?ref=bklyner.com), author of By Any Greens Necessary. “I’ll miss you.”

[The New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/10/nyregion/jogger-found-unconscious-in-a-park-dies-but-not-before-being-identified.html?%5Fr=0&ref=bklyner.com) and [DNAinfo](http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140109/park-slope/jogger-who-collapsed-prospect-park-has-died-friends-say?ref=bklyner.com) both have lovely remembrances of him, with more thoughts from friends and colleagues. Our deepest condolences to all who knew him.

*Photo via [Veggie Pride Parade](http://www.flickr.com/photos/26879333@N05/9271153315?ref=bklyner.com)*