The Discovery Channel confirmed Imahara's death in a statement late Monday. 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. How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, Concertgoer lets out a loud full body orgasm while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovskys 5th, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! Goodbye buddy @grantimahara," Tory Belleci wrote on Twitter. All times AEST (GMT +10). This was a freak accident that shouldnt have happened, Steve DeGennaro, Xirrus Inc.s co-founder and chief financial officer told The Ventura County Star. She was named the fastest woman on four wheels after she set a record with a speed of 640km piloting her jet-powered North American Eagle Supersonic Speed Challenger, according to Road and Track. July 14, 2020. I assumed my family members would share my desire to examine what had gone wrong in our home and pursue a path toward healing together. She was the most amazing spirit that I have ever or will ever know.. July 14, 2020. Grant Imahara dead: Inside the Mythbusters curse ", MythBusters Grant Imaharas cause of death, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), First Republic Bank seized, sold to JPMorgan Chase, MythBusters Grant Imaharas cause of death revealed. Market data provided by Factset. "Like everybody else, I was gut-punched by Grant's passing last year," he said, adding that it was made all the more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant Imahara Dead: 'MythBusters' Host Was 49 - The Hollywood Reporter Grant Imahara appeared on MythBusters over the course of 10 seasons before his and several other alums untimely exits in 2014. He was so generous and kind, so endlessly sweet and so loved by his incredible friends. Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Mythbusters, beginning with season 3 in 2005 and through 2014. I don't even know what to say. [10], Imahara reunited with Byron and Belleci for the 2016 White Rabbit Project, a Netflix Original Series, in which the team investigated topics such as jailbreaks, superpower technology, heists, and bizarre World War II weapons, evaluated against a defined set of criteria and explored through experiments, builds, and tests. Those who've seen the footage of Grant Imahara's custom-built Baby Yoda know just how incredible it is. The network said he was one of the few trained operators for the famed R2-D2 droid from the Star Wars franchise and engineered the Energizer Bunnys popular rhythmic beat. 'Mythbusters' Fans Mourn Both Grant Imahara and Jessi Combs After Their A spokesperson . ", "Stickman: Towards a Human Scale Acrobatic Robot", "Disney Imagineering has created autonomous robot stunt doubles", "Former MythBuster's adorable Baby Yoda robot will cheer up sick kids", "The Touching Reason Mythbusters' Grant Imahara Built A Life-Size Baby Yoda Before His Death", "Was Grant Imahara Married? When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Legal Statement. My heart is broken. Grant Imaharas death isnt the only tragedy to afflict the Mythbusters community, with the show the centre of a so-called Mythbusters curse. I don't know if I'll be able to. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? The Prop Store is hosting an online charity sale through September 1. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Gates was working as a contractor on the roof of an office building when he fell through a skylight to his death. Imaharawho hosted MythBusters from season 3, replacing Scottie Chapman as a member of the Build Team, before leaving the series in 2014, along with cohostsKari ByronandTory Bellecidied suddenly from a brain aneurism in July 2020 at just age 49. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. and Was 'Scared to Death' amid 'Bachelor' Controversy Fallout, I was gut-punched by Grant's passing last year. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPOP ) It's been more than a . Ill miss my friend.. Honoring Imahara's love of scientific experimentation and his desire to share his knowledge with others, the team behind the show isauctioning offthe props used on the series. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. We were just talking on the phone. [2], Imahara died on July 13, 2020, at the age of 49, after suffering a ruptured intracranial aneurysm. [8] He was also credited as chief model maker for Industrial Light & Magic on such projects as "Galaxy Quest" in 1999 wherein he designed custom circuit boards to provide the lighting effects on the NSEA-Protector space ship engine nacelles. "It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on.". I dont even know what to say. All rights reserved. [38] It provides mentorship, grants and scholarships to under-served youth pursuing STEAM-related fields. He was so generous and kind, so endlessly sweet and so loved by his incredible friends." He was 49. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Proceeds from the sales will go directly to theGrant Imahara STEAM Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Grant's mother whose mission is to inspire emerging talent and empower underserved youth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math education by offering college scholarships and internships. The one where EW follows up with the cast. [30] On June 29, 2018, Disney revealed that the Stickman prototype had evolved into an innovative, autonomous, self-correcting, acrobatic style of audio-animatronic figure, named Stuntronics, which will be utilized within Disney theme parks throughout the world. Grant Imahara died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in July 2020. The spokesperson said the network was notified that a brain aneurysm was the cause for Imahara's death but did not have any additional information to provide. 'MythBusters' Star Grant Imahara Dead at 49 - YouTube [41] Some of those props had been built by Imahara during the more than 200 episodes that he appeared in Mythbusters between 2005 and 2014. No words. A ruptured aneurysmcauses sudden and severe symptoms like an extreme headache and, in many cases,death. Grant Imahara inspects the egg-breaking machine. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," the statement reads. [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. Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49 "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant.. Grant Imahara inspects the egg-breaking machine. Naya Riveras body was found in Lake Piru, drowned during a day out on the water with her son, Jessi Combs was killed in a crash in the US, Jocks last interview: I want a simple life. Before working on MythBusters, Imahara was an engineer at Lucasfilm, where he worked on movies including The Lost World: Jurassic Park, all three Star Wars prequels, both sequels to The Matrix and more. Former MythBusters co-star Adam Savage said on Twitter, Im at a loss. Roboticist and Mythbusters Build Team alum Grant Imahara died on Monday, at age 49, as a consequence of a brain aneurysm. Mythbusters hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman closed out their most recent season on Thursday with a special farewell to Mythbusters co-hosts Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara. While at ILM, he was involved in several films, including The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Galaxy Quest, A.I. He also made special effects models for films including the Star. Grant Imahara dead: Former Mythbusters host dies suddenly aged 49 - NZ Herald MythBusters' top five busted myths - NZ Herald On the same day of Imahara's passing, Glee star Naya Rivera's body. At the time of his death, no cause of death was immediately reported. Im at a loss. While I hope that my sister gets the help she needs to find peace, this needs to end. GRANT IMAHARA Tributes are flowing for former Mythbusters host Imahara, who died at the age of just 49. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was 49. He joined as the third member of the Build Team alongside Kari Byron and Tory Belleci, replacing former MythBusters welder Scottie Chapman. Hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their team of experiment builders, we're like a new generations version of Bill Nye the Science Guy but for all. 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. Discovery said on its website that Imahara had dedicated his life to using his skills to make people smile. Unfortunately we lost her yesterday in a horrific accident, I was the first one there and trust me we did everything humanly possible to save her, he wrote. It was controlled and voiced by comedian and voice actor Josh Robert Thompson. Ill miss my friend. He holds television credits on "Star Trek Continues," "Muzzled the Musical," "The Realms of Labyrinth" and "Caper," among other shows. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Grant Imahara, best known as a roboticist and co-host of MythBusters, has died. pic.twitter.com/8zE2afcwSu, Chuck Barney is the TV critic and columnist for the Bay Area News Group. Another celebrity death this week has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, with former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara sadly passing away on Monday. MythBusters is supposed to be a really popular show. The popular TV personality and engineer passed away suddenly at the age of 49 due to . [vemba-video id=world/2020/07/14/grant-imahara-death-lon-orig-tp.cnn]. [32][33], Imahara was engaged to his long-time girlfriend, costume designer and actress Jennifer Newman. My heart is broken. My heart is broken. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. "But those of us that were lucky enough to know Grant knew him as a lovely man of honor, who wanted to share his knowledge with everybody," Savage said. Coronation organizers wonder if Prince Harry will be a no-show, report says, Ccile McLorin Salvant brings her search for spirits to SFJAZZ, Horoscopes May 1, 2023: Tim McGraw, strive for the best quality in all you pursue, Horoscopes April 30, 2023: Kirsten Dunst, look forward to what lies ahead. https://t.co/5k3GydZCzn. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action. Hes an active guy who was used to taking precautions. I feel so lucky to have known him, to have loved & been loved by him. Through September 15, an online event hosted by Prop Store will sell items used during the series' 15-year run to the highest biddersincluding different versions of Buster (the test dummy who stood in for humans in dangerous stunts), blueprints of many of the creations, a mechanical shark, and an arrow machine gun, among other items. The 52-year-old special effects whiz is best known as the former co-host of Mythbusters. 'Mythbusters' star Grant Imahara dies at 49 | PBS NewsHour It is understood Imahara, 49, died suddenly following a brain aneurysm. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Byron wrote, We had so many adventures. But those of us that were lucky enough to know Grant knew him as a lovely man of honor, who wanted to share his knowledge with everybody. Before moving in front of the camera, Imahara worked for Lucasfilm's THX and Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) divisions for nine years, according to The Hollywood Reporter. I lost a part of my heart and soul today. Grant Imahara on creating and unveiling Craig Ferguson's robot skeleton sidekick tonight: Geoff Peterson lives. ", "A new (unofficial) Star Trek movie premieres this weekend", "Empowering Innovation with Grant Imahara Mouser", "McDonald's US partners with Mythbuster Grant Imahara for social campaign to address food quality concerns", "Grant Imahara Dies: Former 'MythBusters' & 'White Rabbit Project' Host Was 49", "A Team of Americans Is Building a Giant Robot to Challenge Japan In Hand to Hand Combat", "We built the Home of the Future with Grant Imahara", "Today marks 6 months consulting for @Disney Imagineering. 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American engineer, roboticist, and television host (19702020), Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, "Netflix Greenlights 'White Rabbit Project' Reality Series From 'Mythbusters' Producers", "Grant Imahara, Host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' Dies at 49", "USC Alumni Association Grant Imahara Class of '93", "Roleplaying Everywhere (feat. Mythbusters fans are devastated about the passing of star Grant Imahara, and all the more so because it follows the death of Jessi Combs last year. He was 49. MythBusters stars, from left, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara, Jamie Hyneman and Tory Belleci arrive at the 2013 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Tributes are flowing for former Mythbusters host Imahara, who died at the age of just 49. He was 49 years old. [17], One of Imahara's independent projects, during early 2010, was constructing a robotic sidekick for Craig Ferguson, host of The Late Late Show. Ive been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. More than a year after former MythBusters host Grant Imahara died from a brain aneurysm, Adam Savage, co-host of the popular Discovery Channel science show, is. "I had the pleasure of knowing@grantimahara for many years, & considered him a friend. A former engineer at Lucasfilm, Imahara developed visual effects for. ", Another of the shows' stars, Tory Belleci, said: "I just cannot believe it. A representative for. Elisha Fieldstadt is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. Imahara has been credited in many feature films as a model maker. Imahara died suddenly on Monday night at the age of 49. Grant Imahara, a longtime host of the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters," died of a brain aneurysm, Fox News has learned. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on. Grant Imahara, a robotics and special-effects expert best known for his work on 'MythBusters,' has died at the age of 49. The errant projectile went over its intended target and soared 640m into a neighbouring community, striking a house and leaving a 25 cm hole, before hitting the roof of another house and smashing through a window of a parked mini-van. I've been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant Imahara, a longtime host of the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters," died of a brain aneurysm, Fox News has learned. Its not the only tragedy to afflict the Mythbusters community, with the Discovery Channel series that tests the validity of popular myths and legends marked by tragedy and dotted with scandal over the years. ", "Working with Grant was so much fun," he added. Goodbye buddy., Heartbroken and in shock tonight. I say thank you, she wrote, adding the hashtags #gottabreak512 #aimingfor619. The Aussie actor says its not in my DNA to say your highness and that he called William and Harry mate when he met them. With The Good Doctor Losing A Character, How Worried Should Fans Be For The Season 6 Finale? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. pic.twitter.com/8zE2afcwSu, I just cannot believe it. Byron, Belleci and fellow MythBusters alum Adam Savage all wrote tributes to their late friend and colleague, sharing goofy behind-the-scenes photos from their many adventures., Heartbroken and in shock tonight, Byron tweeted. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. [18] The robot, named Geoff Peterson, was unveiled on The Late Late Show's April 5, 2010 episode. Favs: film history, reality TV, astronomy, French fries. That involved making animatronic models for movies like The Matrix Reloaded, Galaxy Quest, XXX: State of the Union, Van Helsing, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, it read. ", Heartbroken and in shock tonight. I dont even know what to say. He worked there for nine years and contributed to movies like the three Star Wars prequels, Jurassic Park, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Galaxy Quest and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines., He also appeared on Drunk History, Battlebots, Sharknado 3, the web series Star Trek Continues and the Marvel animated series Avengers Assemble.. Combs appeared on 12 episodes of Mythbusters during Season 7 while regular cast member Kari Byron was on maternity leave. [14][3] He also played Lt. Masaru in the 2015 movie Star Trek: Renegades. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. He was 49. He was 49 years old. Savage denied his sisters allegations in a statement through his lawyer Andrew Brettler. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. I was sadly mistaken.. I don't even know what to say. We were just talking on the phone. When I first disclosed to my family that my brother had abused me as a child, I thought my whole world would change, she wrote. 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Grant Imahara dead - MythBusters host passes away suddenly aged 49 "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," the statement read. [3], Imahara was born on October 23, 1970, to a Japanese-American family in Los Angeles, California. Discovery Channel released a statement regarding the engineer's death. [19], In 2012, Imahara's likeness was used in the popular webcomic America Jr, in which he appeared as himself as a celebrity judge for a competition to select the country's Surgeon General. GRANT Imahara, the former host of Mythbusters, has died aged 49 of a brain aneurysm. He told Yahoo Entertainment: Like everybody else, I was gut-punched by Grant's passing last year. ", "I just cannot believe it. [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. "It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on. Gates was featured on Mythbusters as amateur rocket expert for four episodes. [23] He also partnered with Mouser Electronics to kick off their "Empowering Innovation Together" campaign, where he hosts several webisodes. Working with Grant was so much fun. No words. SyFy Dedicates New Special to Grant Imahara: 'We Will Always Be Inspired by His Creativity', Late Sports Journalist Grant Wahl Honored with Tribute In Latest 'Ted Lasso' Episode: 'Means So Much', Newlywed Madison Prewett Troutt Quips She's Shocked by How Her Husband's Brain Works: 'This Is How You Think? At the time, Savage wrote, "I'm at a loss. He's still in mourning over the cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks. He allegedly nicknamed himself the raping blob while masking the abuse as a game, according to the complaint. [22], Imahara was a guest on TWiT's Triangulation (episode 121) on September 25, 2013. Is climate change killing Australian wine? You taught me so much. [5], Imahara was also a live-action role-playing gamer, as revealed on White Rabbit Project. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," a representative for Discovery told THR. He also appeared as Lt Sulu in the unofficial fan-made online series Star Trek Continues. In 2010, he designed the animatronic "robot skeleton" Geoff Peterson to serve as a sidekick on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Information on survivors was not immediately available. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, Discovery said in a statement released to the media. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. As it transpired, Chief Barry Burns of the Esparto Fire Department had made the decision not to notify anyone in town to avoid having a crowd of spectators at the unsafe site. But Imaharas reach extended far beyond the Discovery Channel, as his technical work was also featured on late night TV, Comedy Central, and countless films including the Star Wars prequels, The Matrix films and many more. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. To honor Imahara's legacy, the MythBusters team is auctioning off props used in the series to benefit the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation. Goodbye buddy, Belleci wrote. He also made special effects models for films including the Star Wars prequels. No words, Savage tweeted. Before making his way onto TV, Imahara worked for Lucasfilms THX division and later joined Industrial Light and Magic. The yearly rate of rupture is about 10 in 100,000 people, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Ill miss my friend," Savage wrote on the social media site. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Celebrities and Friends React to the Death of MythBusters Host Grant This isnt real., I just cannot believe it, Belleci wrote. 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. [37], On October 23, 2020, on what would have been his 50th birthday, the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation was announced by his mother, professional colleagues, and friends (including Mythbusters castmates Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Adam Savage). Always intelligent, fun, a little weird, & a true delight. Imahara, an electrical engineer by trade, co-hosted the pop-science show from 2005 to 2014. I dont even know what to say. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Grant Imahara dies at age 49. And what I felt inside is exemplified in Grant's face. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about . "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about G Grant Imahara appeared on MythBusters over the course of 10 seasons before his and several . [39][40] More than 80 props from Mythbusters were auctioned off to benefit the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation in August 2021. "Those of us that were lucky enough to know Grant knew him as a lovely man of honor, who wanted to share his knowledge with everybody. Mythbusters' Adam Savage Reflects On Grant Imahara's Death More Than A 'Mythbuster' Grant Imahara Dead At 49 | HuffPost Entertainment An autopsy ruled that he died from blunt force chest injuries, with a coroners investigation ruling the death an accident. He was 49. To view this content choose accept and continue. [25], He made an appearance in the 2015 TV movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Grant Imahara's Cause of Death: How Did the 'Mythbusters' Host Die? I havent found the words. 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. Grant Imahara dead: 'MythBusters' costars pay tribute - Los Angeles Times [36][3] As a result, The Discovery Channel and the Science Channel ran a marathon broadcast over two days in Imahara's honor, using selected MythBusters episodes, the TV special Killer Robots: Robogames 2011 (which Imahara hosted), and finishing with the White Rabbit Project episode "May G Force Be with You".