[22], Imahara was a guest on TWiT's Triangulation (episode 121) on September 25, 2013. More recently, he served as co-host of Netflixs White Rabbit Project.. Grant Imahara, who was the co-host of Discovery Channel's 'MythBusters' and Netflix's 'White Rabbit Project,' reportedly died of a brain aneurysm on Monday. He was 49. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ", "I just cannot believe it. 2023 BBC. Ive been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. [12][13][14], In addition to his role on MythBusters, he is known for his appearances on BattleBots, where he designed and competed with his robot Deadblow. Turns out, what Grant, Kari, and Tory were asking for was deemed unreasonable by the producers. Grant Imahara died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in July 2020. [43][44], In the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, Imahara is honored by Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer as a non-player character known as Imahara Joe. To view this content choose accept and continue. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. The 52-year-old special effects whiz is best known as the former co-host of Mythbusters. 'MythBusters' Star Grant Imahara Dead at 49 - YouTube Byron and Belleci both took to social media to pay tribute to Imahara. 3 Might Make Fans 'See Rocket In A Different Light', Jason Momoa Gets Real About How 'Baffling' It Was That Aquaman Was So Successful, Geraldo Rivera Explains What Jerry Springer Brought To Daytime TV And Why He Always Marveled At Him. Ive been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Is climate change killing Australian wine? GRANT IMAHARA Tributes are flowing for former Mythbusters host Imahara, who died at the age of just 49. Kari Byron added, "We had so many adventures. Grant Imahara, the former co-host of the popular cable Discovery Channel series "MythBusters," reportedly suffered a brain aneurysm that led to his death, according to The Hollywood Reporter.. After leaving MythBusters, Imahara went on to host White Rabbit Project with Byron and Belleci. I enjoyed every single minute that I had with her. "I'll miss my friend. Celebrities React to 'MythBusters' Host Grant Imahara Death at 49 Over the years, many of the programs experiments have gone slightly awry. Imaharas death is eerily close to the anniversary of another cast members passing. It was controlled and voiced by comedian and voice actor Josh Robert Thompson. Savage and Hyneman later visited homeowners to apologise. Grant Imahara, electrical engineer and longtime TV host of Discovery's "MythBusters," has died after suffering a brain aneurysm. Imahara died Monday at the age of 49. Everybody would have been out there. I was sadly mistaken.. He was 49. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. He's still in mourning over the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks. He also made special effects models for films including the Star Wars prequels. The Views Sunny Hostin Shares Her Thoughts On Don Lemons Firing: It Doesn't Make Sense. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Did Grant Imahara Have a Wife? Fiance Shares Heartfelt Tribute He is survived by his long-term partner, costume designer Jennifer Newman, who posted a heartbreaking tribute to Imahara on social media along with a series of photos of the happy couple. He starred in the 2016 Netflix series White Rabbit Project alongside his MythBusters co-stars Kari Byron and Tory Belleci. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan, Explosion derails train in Russian border region. I've been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. He replaced welder Scottie Chapman. Imahara died suddenly on Monday night at the age of 49. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Sometimes, things fail in more spectacular and newsworthy ways landing the cast and crew in hot water. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. Another celebrity death this week has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, with former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara sadly passing away on Monday. Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49 Goodbye buddy @grantimahara pic.twitter.com/HkLYaBK1dw, Im at a loss. Those who've seen the footage of Grant Imahara's custom-built Baby Yoda know just how incredible it is. The prolific abuse by Mr Savage as alleged in the Complaint has caused irreparable damage to my client that she will live with for the rest of her life, Pacchianas lawyer Jordan Merson said in a statement. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? Ill miss my friend. The television personality was 49 years old. Sarah Michelle Gellar Posts Sweet Video Made Up Of Throwbacks With Freddie Prinze Jr. He was 49. He worked at Lucasfilm for nine years. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for July 14, Tim Bachman, guitarist for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, dead at 71, Louis Vuitton transforms South Korean bridge into massive runway, Miranda Lambert shares the 'secret sauce' to her happy marriage, Memorabilia from 'Cheers,' 'Breaking Bad' among items being auctioned in Texas, Meghan Markle's estranged family speaks out: 5 biggest bombshells from their tell-all interview. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. He joined the show after an invitation from host Jamie Hyneman and was a part of the Build Team with Kari Byron and Tory Belleci. No words, Savage tweeted. Hes an active guy who was used to taking precautions. Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage wrote that he was "such a generous, easygoing, and gentle person". Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic. [15] He was a mentor for the Richmond High robotics team Biomechs #841 for the FIRST Robotics Competition, lending his expert guidance on how to create the right robot for the right job. While I hope that my sister gets the help she needs to find peace, this needs to end. Mercer tweeted that Imahara was "one of the most lovely people I have ever known". You taught me so much.". It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on. Imahara joined MythBusters. Two years later, while conducting the Cannonball Chemistry experiment, the MythBusters crew accidentally sent a rogue cannonball through the side of a house and into a mini-van in a Dublin, California neighbourhood. He holds television credits on "Star Trek Continues," "Muzzled the Musical," "The Realms of Labyrinth" and "Caper," among other shows. Grant Imahara attends the premiere of"Star Trek: Renegades" at Crest Westwood on Aug. 1, 2015 in Westwood, Calif. He was 49. All rights reserved. Dear Abby: Am I overreacting to my European daughter-in-law's behavior? "We are heartbroken to . I dont know if Ill be able to. Working with Grant was so much fun. 'Mythbusters' Engineer Grant Imahara Dead at 49 - Rolling Stone Hopefully, wherever Grant Imahara is now, he's concocting some experiment to prove its scientific existence to us here on earth. It may seem a little crazy to walk directly into the line of fire those who are willing, are those who achieve great things. Imahara joined the hit science show MythBusters in 2005 as the beloved geek of the squad, operating electronics and building robots until he left the program along with cohosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci in 2014. [3] Imahara, along with Byron and Belleci, left the show after the 2014 season. Two years after departing MythBusters, Imahara teamed up with Belleci and Byron in 2016 to host Netflix's White Rabbit Project, which ran for one season. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. MythBusters is supposed to be a really popular show. Fellow Mythbusters host Adam Savage paid tribute to Imahara on Twitter. We were just talking on the phone. The Discovery Channel confirmed Imaharas death in a statement late Monday. [31], In March 2020, while Imahara was working as a consultant for Disney Research and a mechanical designer at Spectral Moon, he built a fully animatronic model of Baby Yoda with the intention of touring children's hospitals with the lifelike robot to cheer up sick children. Grant Imahara, host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' has He was 49. Grant Imahara, the former co-host of the popular cable Discovery Channel series MythBusters, reportedly suffered a brain aneurysm that led to his death, according to The Hollywood Reporter. My heart is broken. After leaving the show in 2014, he, Byron and Belleci moved on to Netflix's White Rabbit Project, described as ranking history's "greatest inventions, heists and more", which ran for one season. In remembrance, Savage has reflected on his former MythBuster co-star just over a year after his death. All times AEST (GMT +10). In remembrance, Savage has reflected on his former MythBuster co-star just over a year after his death. Savage added that Imahara's passion for their experiments on MythBusters was infectious: "My favorite memory of Grant is, every time an experiment went the way that it should have, Grant expressed so much joy with his face.". [27], Imahara hosted the second season of the web series The Home of the Future, produced by The Verge in partnership with Curbed. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. A spokesperson for Discovery reacted to the news of Imahara's passing in a statement shared with Fox News early Tuesday. 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