Drake Bell is opening up on social media about the passing of his ex-girlfriend and YouTuber Stevie Ryan. She was 33.

The Drake & Josh star took to Twitter on Monday to express his grief and disbelief over Ryan, who hung herself on Saturday, July 1, according to the L.A. County Coroner’s Office.

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“No no no!!!! I can NOT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING!!!!” Bell, 31, captioned a throwback photo of himself and Ryan on the red carpet.

“Please wake me from this nightmare @StevieRyan I loved you and will forever miss you!” the post continued.

Drake Bell @DrakeBell
No no no!!!! I can NOT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING!!!! Please wake me from this nightmare @StevieRyan I loved you and will forever miss you!
11:53 AM – 3 Jul 2017 · Los Angeles, CA

Just hours later, the actor admitted that the news of her death was “too much. My heart is crushed. @StevieRyan I love you and miss you…”

Drake Bell @DrakeBell
This is too much. My heart is crushed. @StevieRyan I love you and miss you..

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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