Ryan posted a throwback photo of the two at a Golden Globes party in 2016, wishing her "Happy Birthday in Heaven." He reminisced about birthdays past and reflected on how things went wrong. The memories tied to the locations remain vivid in his mind, bringing both joy and sadness.
Nia and Ryan married in the summer of 2014 and welcomed their son Josie in February 2015. Although they divorced in 2018, they remain close and co-parent their child. After Nia's sudden death in July 2020 from a drowning accident, Ryan became Josie's spiritual guardian.
Ryan is still struggling with this tragic loss in his life as a single father. He says he often shakes his head in disbelief. Time doesn't heal all wounds, but he does his best for his son. As time passes, he often feels lonely and remembers the beautiful moments they had together.
In an exclusive interview in 2023, Ryan revealed that looking back at photos and videos is difficult for him. He feels like he's avoiding the memories, because accepting reality is still difficult.