"It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on. While I hope that my sister gets the help she needs to find peace, this needs to end. [2], Imahara died on July 13, 2020, at the age of 49, after suffering a ruptured intracranial aneurysm. [27], Imahara hosted the second season of the web series The Home of the Future, produced by The Verge in partnership with Curbed. pic.twitter.com/8zE2afcwSu, Chuck Barney is the TV critic and columnist for the Bay Area News Group. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [16] Imahara was profiled in the magazine IEEE Spectrum, in an issue focusing on engineering dream jobs. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. On August 27th, 2019, race car driver Jessi Combs was killed in a crash in the US while attempting to break her own land-speed record. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. On its website, Discovery noted that Imahara dedicated his life to using his skills to make people smile. Heres how it works. See you on the other side where we can finally get the answers we seek. Im at a loss. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," the statement read. Artificial Intelligence, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Van Helsing, and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.[3]. New details of King Charles coronation include one moment that could be highly painful for the Duke of Sussex. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Following his sudden death, Imahara's MythBusters cohosts shared heartbroken tributes to their friend on social media. Grant Imahara's cause of death has been revealed following the news of his passing. 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. Tributes were paid by fans, friends and followers, including actor Matthew Mercer and internet personality Gavin Free. I dont even know what to say. [3], Imahara was born on October 23, 1970, to a Japanese-American family in Los Angeles, California. 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. I feel so lucky to have known him, to have loved & been loved by him. Grant Imahara, 'MythBusters' host and electrical engineer, dies at 49 Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Working with Grant was so much fun. He was 49. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. The Discovery Channel confirmed Imahara's death in a statement late Monday. [20], In 2012, Imahara had a cameo role on the finale of Eureka, "Just Another Day", as a robotics scientist operating EMO. Get our L.A. Grant Masaru Imahara (October 23, 1970 July 13, 2020)[1] was an American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host. 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. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). [23] He also partnered with Mouser Electronics to kick off their "Empowering Innovation Together" campaign, where he hosts several webisodes. You taught me so much. Imahara graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Kari Byron added, "We had so many adventures. And even now, we continue to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. In an interview published just hours before he died, Jock Zonfrillo said he craved a simple life and not that of a TV personality. ", Credit: Benjamin Hanson/Discovery Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection. [21], Imahara portrayed Hikaru Sulu in all 11 episodes of the web series Star Trek Continues. No words. Grant Imahara on creating and unveiling Craig Ferguson's robot skeleton sidekick tonight: Geoff Peterson lives. 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. Mr Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of the incredibly popular science program between 2005 and 2014. At the time of his death, no cause of death was immediately reported. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Grant Imahara, a longtime host of the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters," died of a brain aneurysm, Fox News has learned. 'MythBusters' alum Adam Savage talks death of Grant Imahara - Yahoo Favs: film history, reality TV, astronomy, French fries. Working with Grant was so much fun. Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Mythbusters, from 2005 through 2014. Another celebrity death this week has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, with former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara sadly passing away on Monday. Imahara, an electrical engineer by trade, co-hosted the pop-science show from 2005 to 2014. 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. 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. He was also a Battlebots competitor and winner in the 1990s and early 2000s, and last year judged the robotic combat competition. The one where EW follows up with the cast. "We . Offers may be subject to change without notice. He was so generous and kind, so endlessly sweet and so loved by his incredible friends." Mythbusters' Adam Savage Reflects On Grant Imahara's Death More Than A 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.".
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