All rights reserved. I dont even know what to say. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? In a lawsuit filed in early July, Savages younger sister Miranda Pacchiana, 51, claimed she was sexually assaulted by Savage. 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. Getty. 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The show ran for one season in 2016 and was not renewed. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. We were just talking on the phone. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," the statement read. He was 49. After leaving Mythbusters, Imahara went on to co-host Netflixs White Rabbit Project for its one season in 2016. 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. [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". He was 49 years old. He was 49 years old. Always intelligent, fun, a little weird, & a true delight. Part of the joie de vivre that was Discovery Channels MythBusters was its ability to engage viewers, young and old, in science and technology. Get our L.A. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Heres how it works. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. 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. [28], On October 18, 2017, Imahara tweeted that he had been consulting for Walt Disney Imagineering for six months, for a "top secret" project. 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. By 2018, he was selected as one of the judges for the eighth season on BattleBots. [35], Imahara died on July 13, 2020, at the age of 49, after suffering a ruptured, previously undiagnosed, intracranial aneurysm. On MythBusters, Imahara appeared in more than 200 episodes, beginning with Season 3 in 2005 through 2014. She claimed her brother called himself the raping blob during the late 1970s, when she was between seven and 10 years old when the siblings lived in Sleepy Hollow, New York. 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. He was so generous and kind, so endlessly sweet and so loved by his incredible friends. HOW KELLY PRESTON SPENT HER FINAL YEARS WHILE PRIVATELY BATTLING CANCER. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic. Adam Savage, former co-host of "Mythbusters," paid tribute to Imahara on Twitter. Imahara was well-known in Hollywood for his work in electronics and animatronics. A ruptured aneurysmcauses sudden and severe symptoms like an extreme headache and, in many cases,death. ", Heartbroken and in shock tonight. Byron shared several photos of Imahara on Twitter, writing in separate tweets, "Somedays I wish I had a time machine," and "We had so many adventures. . I lost a part of my heart and soul today, Ms Newman shared on Twitter. Following his sudden death, Imahara's MythBusters cohosts shared heartbroken tributes to their friend on social media. On the same day of Imahara passing, Glee star Naya Riveras body was found in Lake Piru, confirming the actor had drowned during a day out on the water with her son. Grant Imahara, the former co-host of TV science shows Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, has died suddenly at the age of 49. And what I felt inside is exemplified in Grant's face. <3", "Grant Imahara's Fiance Breaks Silence After 'Mythbusters' Star's Sudden Death", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grant_Imahara&oldid=1148128145, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 April 2023, at 07:13. 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. 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. Grant Imahara, a robotics and special-effects expert best known for his work on 'MythBusters,' has died at the age of 49. See you on the other side where we can finally get the answers we seek. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Grant Imahara, best known as a roboticist and co-host of MythBusters, has died. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. On its website, Discovery noted that Imahara dedicated his life to using his skills to make people smile. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. Her teammate and partner, Terry Madden, confirmed her death in an Instagram post. Former MythBusters co-star Adam Savage said on Twitter, Im at a loss. MythBusters is supposed to be a really popular show. 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. I don't even know what to say. A representative for. [32][33], Imahara was engaged to his long-time girlfriend, costume designer and actress Jennifer Newman. (Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPOP ) It's been more than a . Savage and Hyneman later visited homeowners to apologise. Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Mythbusters, beginning with season 3 in 2005 and through 2014. [11] The complete first season of the series was released on Netflix on December 9, 2016. 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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. 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! A former engineer at Lucasfilm, Imahara developed visual effects for. Before making his way onto TV, Imahara worked for Lucasfilms THX division and later joined Industrial Light and Magic. 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.. ", 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. Ill miss my friend.. [24], In 2014, Imahara appeared in a series of videos showing the behind-the-scenes process of how several McDonald's foods are made. I don't even know what to say. After leaving MythBusters, Imahara went on to host White Rabbit Project with Byron and Belleci. He allegedly nicknamed himself the raping blob while masking the abuse as a game, according to the complaint. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. He was 49. The show ran for one 10-episode season in 2016. 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 49. It may seem a little crazy to walk directly into the line of fire those who are willing, are those who achieve great things. Grant Imahara died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in July 2020. Goodbye buddy, Belleci wrote. The sad news was confirmed by a Discovery Channel representative in a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter yesterday. Grant Imahara, an engineer and roboticist who spent years busting myths and testing often explosive science on the hit TV show "Mythbusters," died Monday. Despite receiving good reviews, the series was not renewed. The cause was a brain aneurysm, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Erik Gates, a contributor to the show, died in 2009, aged 47. Grant Imahara, a former host of the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters" has died, according to a statement from Discovery. 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. Grant Imahara dies at age 49. He was 49. Imahara also put his electronics expertise into numerous film projects, working as a visual effects artist in the Star Wars, Matrix, Terminator and Jurassic Park franchises, among other films. He made a cameo appearance on Syfy's Eureka and the web series The Guild. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. 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. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, it read. I lost a part of my heart and soul today. 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. The death of Grant Imahara was equally devastating to us fans who first came to know him on MythBusters and, later, on the short-lived Netflix series White Rabbit Project. [22], Imahara was a guest on TWiT's Triangulation (episode 121) on September 25, 2013. Grant Imahara inspects the egg-breaking machine. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. People say Im crazy. I've been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Elisha Fieldstadt is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. Fox doesnt think hell live to be 80: Every day its tougher, Jerry Springer kept his aggressive cancer a family secret in his final months, James Corden gets a star-studded send-off on his final Late Late Show, Kim Kardashian is catching shade from Patti LuPone and Sharon Stone for AHS casting, Jonathan Majors accuser gets full temporary protection order ahead of court date. 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. 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. And even now, we continue to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Ive been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. [39][40] More than 80 props from Mythbusters were auctioned off to benefit the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation in August 2021. 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. He worked at Lucasfilm for nine years. [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. Born Grant Masaru Imahara on Oct. 23, 1970, in Los Angeles, he studied electrical engineering at USC before going to work as an animatronics engineer and model maker for Industrial Light & Magic, a designer of movie special effects that was founded by George Lucas. [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. He survived cancer, he jumps with parachutes, he base jumps. 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Imahara graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Grant Imahara, a former host of the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters," reportedly died on Monday of a brain aneurysm. I dont even know what to say. Now, Savage is honoring Imahara once again. Offers may be subject to change without notice. On March 20, 2009, during filming of the myth Knock Your Socks Off the town of Esparto, California, was shaken a by a blast created by 230kg of ammonium nitrate, with unsuspecting residents left furious after their windows were smashed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, Discovery said in a statement released to the media. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All times AEST (GMT +10). Working with Grant was so much fun. [23] He also partnered with Mouser Electronics to kick off their "Empowering Innovation Together" campaign, where he hosts several webisodes. He lived and worked for years in the Bay Area, where MythBusters was filmed. 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? I was sadly mistaken.. [45], Following the death of her fianc, Jennifer Newman tweeted: "I haven't found the words. Grant Imahara, an electrical . I love you, honey."[46]. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Market data provided by Factset. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about . 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.". Imahara died suddenly following a . Imahara spent three months on the personal project doing the mechanical design, programming and 3D printing and completed it four months prior to his death. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. Grant Imahara appeared on MythBusters over the course of 10 seasons before his and several other alums untimely exits in 2014. "It felt like almost too much in the face of all the other existential crises that were going on.". Imahara, an electrical engineer by trade, co-hosted the pop-science show from 2005 to 2014. Ill miss my friend," Savage wrote on the social media site. Roboticist and Mythbusters Build Team alum Grant Imahara died on Monday, at age 49, as a consequence of a brain aneurysm. [29] On May 21, 2018, he was included as an author on the Disney Research paper "Stickman: Towards a Human Scale Acrobatic Robot", which explores the creation of "a simple two degree of freedom robot that uses a gravity-driven pendulum launch and produces a variety of somersaulting stunts". He was 49. LOS ANGELES (AP) Grant Imahara, the longtime host of Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters," died from a brain aneurysm, the network said Tuesday. Grant Masaru Imahara (October 23, 1970 July 13, 2020)[1] was an American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. pic.twitter.com/8zE2afcwSu. About 6.5 million people in the U.S. have an unruptured brain aneurysm, most of which are asymptomatic and go undetected. The Prop Store is hosting an online charity sale through September 1. Factors increasing the risk of brain aneurysm include older age, smoking, high blood pressure and drug abuse, the Mayo Clinicsays. Other works include designing the circuit that creates the rhythmic oscillation of the arms of the modern Energizer Bunny;[7] leading Team ILM to victory in an appearance on Junkyard Mega-Wars; as well as authoring Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots (.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:#d33}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#3a3;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}ISBN0-7645-4113-7)[7], Imahara was a cast member and story writer for the short film Architects of Evil, created for the 2004 Industrial Light & Magic Backyard Film Contest. No words. The electrical engineer and roboticist also starred in the Netflix series White Rabbit Project.