His death is often seen as a complete waste, given he is reduced to a minor enemy later in the game. Nevertheless, Ryder still has GTA fans who want him to go out a better way. One of the biggest Ryder theories in GTA San Andreas is that he was never meant to betray CJ in Green Sabre. Arguments include his lack of screentime afterwards, how CJ only mentions Big Smoke Ryder: Character Info. Role Major Character. Gender Male. Nationality United States. Location Grove Street, Ganton, Los Santos. Occupation Gang Member. Also Known As Lance Wilson. Performer / Actor MC Eiht. Affiliation Big Smoke Carl Johnson Frank Tenpenny Grove Street Families Sweet Johnson. GTA San Andreas - The Death of Ryder Wilson. This isn't the official cutscene on how Ryder dies. In the original game, Ryder either dies by exploding in a boat or being shot with a sniper Ryder Nationality American Status Deceased Place of birth Los Santos, San Andreas Date of death 1992 Home House in Grove Street, Ganton, Los Santos Family Unnamed father Main affiliation Ballas .

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