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. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Kari Bryon responded to the news by writing, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Trump mistrial request denied in NY rape lawsuit, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, Street piano confiscated as public 'break rules', Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine, Father tells how gunman opened fire on Texas home, DeSantis-backed board votes to countersue Disney. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. He was 49. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. [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. The one where EW follows up with the cast. [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. Imahara died last July after suffering a brain aneurysm. Imahara died suddenly on Monday night at the age of 49. The suit says Savage, who was between nine and 12 years old at the time, would prevent Pacchiana from leaving the bed and anally rape her. or redistributed. No words. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). I couldn't believe how much fun that was when I first started making the show. He was also a Battlebots competitor and winner in the 1990s and early 2000s, and last year judged the robotic combat competition. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. 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Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.. The trio later reunited to host Netflixs investigative series White Rabbit Project.. 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! In 2005, Imahara joined the cast of Mythbusters as a member of the Build Team, appearing in over 200 episodes of the series until his departure in 2014. To view this content choose accept and continue. Ill miss my friend.. You taught me so much. 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.. He was 49 years old. [6], After graduation, Imahara was hired as an engineer for Lucasfilm's THX division; he then moved to the company's visual effects division, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), where he worked for nine years. Get our L.A. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Grant Imahara's cause of death has been revealed following the news of his passing. He was 49. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. All rights reserved. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Imahara graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. 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. He was best known for his work on the television series MythBusters, on which he designed, built and operated numerous robots and machines to test myths over the course of the show. Grant Imahara, host of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" and Netflix's "White Rabbit Project," has died, according to a statement from the Discovery Channel. 'Mythbusters' Fans Mourn Both Grant Imahara and Jessi Combs After Their If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. No words. He also made special effects models for films including the Star. Part of the joie de vivre that was Discovery Channels MythBusters was its ability to engage viewers, young and old, in science and technology. She added, "I feel so lucky to have known him, to have loved & been loved by him. 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. He was 49. Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Mythbusters, from 2005 through 2014. He was 49 years old. Beginning in or about 1976 and continuing until approximately 1979, Adam Savage, would repeatedly rape Miranda Pacchiana and force oral sex upon her, and forced Miranda to perform oral sex on him, along with other forms of sexual abuse, says her lawsuit, filed in Westchester Supreme Court. Grant Imahara, 'MythBusters' host and electrical engineer, dies at 49 ", "I just cannot believe it. Celebrities React to 'MythBusters' Host Grant Imahara Death at 49 This isnt real. My heart is broken. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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. We would have had to cancel it because it would have been too dangerous, he said. I havent found the words. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I lost a part of my heart and soul today, Ms Newman shared on Twitter. Goodbye buddy @grantimahara," Tory Belleci wrote on Twitter. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Views Sunny Hostin Shares Her Thoughts On Don Lemons Firing: It Doesn't Make Sense. A ruptured aneurysmcauses sudden and severe symptoms like an extreme headache and, in many cases,death. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. Elisha Fieldstadt is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. On MythBusters, Imahara appeared in more than 200 episodes, beginning with Season 3 in 2005 through 2014. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Grant Imahara inspects the egg-breaking machine. MythBusters was ultimately cancelled in 2016 after a 16-season run on Discovery. Ill miss my friend.. 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. 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Grant Imahara Dead: 'MythBusters' Host Was 49 - The Hollywood Reporter Adam Savage attends a panel during New York Comic Con at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Oct. 5, 2019, in New York City. He competed in Comedy Central's BattleBots before being recruited for Mythbusters, which uses science to test popular myths. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. But the world remembered him fondly when news broke of his death from an intracranial aneurysm at the age of 49 in July of 2020. Imahara joined MythBusters. 'Mythbusters' star Grant Imahara dies at 49 | PBS NewsHour I will fight this groundless and offensive lawsuit and work to put this to rest once and for all.. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," a representative for Discovery told THR. Christi Carras is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. At the time, Savage wrote, "I'm at a loss. I dont even know what to say. 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. Byron wrote, We had so many adventures. His long-time MythBusters colleague, Adam Savage, paid tribute to the electronics and robotics expert on Twitter: Discovery Channel, the maker of MythBusters, also released a statement, saying it was "heartbroken" by the news. [35], Imahara died on July 13, 2020, at the age of 49, after suffering a ruptured, previously undiagnosed, intracranial aneurysm. [25], He made an appearance in the 2015 TV movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. 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. The Touching Reason Mythbusters' Grant Imahara Built A Life-Size Baby While I hope that my sister gets the help she needs to find peace, this needs to end. [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). Grant Imahara dead - MythBusters host passes away suddenly aged 49 Im at a loss. I was sadly mistaken.. Working with Grant was so much fun. He holds television credits on "Star Trek Continues," "Muzzled the Musical," "The Realms of Labyrinth" and "Caper," among other shows. Adam Savage, former co-host of "Mythbusters," paid tribute to Imahara on Twitter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Dear Abby: I have a great life, so why have I fallen into this shameful behavior? Grant Imahara, a robotics and special-effects expert best known for his work on 'MythBusters,' has died at the age of 49. 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. Every time something worked. The television personality was 49 years old. [42], Several months after his death, BattleBots co-founder Greg Munson announced on an episode of The Adam Savage Project podcast that it had renamed its "Best Design Award" to the "Grant Imahara Award for Best Design" as a tribute to Imahara's legacy. His colleagues often jokingly refer to him as the "geek" of the Build Team. Over the years, many of the programs experiments have gone slightly awry. The television personality was 49 years old. 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. To honor Imahara's legacy, the MythBusters team is auctioning off props used in the series to benefit the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation. Entertainment published Tuesday that he was "gut-punched" by Imahara's death last summer. This isnt real., I just cannot believe it, Belleci wrote. An autopsy ruled that he died from blunt force chest injuries, with a coroners investigation ruling the death an accident. More than a year after former MythBustershostGrant Imaharadied from a brain aneurysm, Adam Savage, co-host of the popular Discovery Channel science show, is remembering him fondly. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Imahara died Monday at the age of 49. A spokesperson for. Grant Imaharas death isnt the only tragedy to afflict the Mythbusters community, with the show the centre of a so-called Mythbusters curse. Everybody would have been out there. Ill miss my friend. 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Grant Imahara)", "Grant Imahara's Hollywood Dream Machines", "Netflix's White Rabbit Project is a Hole Worth Going Down For MYTHBUSTERS Fans (Review) Nerdist", "My Review Of The White Rabbit Project | ScienceBlogs", "Grant Imahara, 'Mythbusters' Host, Dies at 49", "Mythbuster: I can build Ferguson a robot sidekick", "Grant Imahara on creating and unveiling Craig Ferguson's robot skeleton sidekick tonight: Geoff Peterson lives! [45], Following the death of her fianc, Jennifer Newman tweeted: "I haven't found the words. Legal Statement. In 2010, he designed the animatronic "robot skeleton" Geoff Peterson to serve as a sidekick on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Factors increasing the risk of brain aneurysm include older age, smoking, high blood pressure and drug abuse, the Mayo Clinicsays. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. 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. By spreading numerous untrue stories about us in pursuit of a financial bonanza, she has tortured our entire family and estranged herself from all of us. My heart is broken.". 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. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. Grant Imahara, electrical engineer and longtime TV host of Discovery's "MythBusters," has died after suffering a brain aneurysm. "Im at a loss. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? Ill miss my friend," Savage wrote on the social media site. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. No words. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," the statement reads. It is understood Imahara, 49, died suddenly following a brain aneurysm. According to an official statement from the Discovery Channel, Imahara died of a brain aneurysm in his home on July 13, 2020. Favs: film history, reality TV, astronomy, French fries. Many of his former colleagues mourned his loss, including Adam Savage, and a foundation would later be created in his honor. There were negotiations, and based on those negotiations, they . Many have linked the tragedy to the Glee curse, following years of shocking crew deaths and allegations against its young cast. ), At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Michael J. I lost a part of my heart and soul today. Discovery said on its website that Imahara had dedicated his life to using his skills to make people smile. ", "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? Goodbye buddy, Belleci wrote. Working with Grant was so much fun.