LOS ANGELES (AP) – Grant Imahara, the former presenter of Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters”, died of a brain aneurysm, the network said Tuesday.
Imahara died Monday at age 49.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant,” the network said in a statement. “He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family “.
Along with his “MythBusters” fame, Imahara was known for starring on Netflix’s “White Rabbit Project”. He became popular in Hollywood for his talent in electronics and recently showed off his creation of a fully animatronic Baby Yoda.
Discovery said on its website that Imahara dedicated her life to using her skills to make people smile. The network said it was one of the few operators trained for the famous R2-D2 droid from the Star Wars franchise and designed the popular rhythmic beat of the Energizer Bunny.
Former “MythBusters” co-host Adam Savage delivered a heartfelt message about Imahara on social media.
“I’m lost. Wordless, “savage on Twitter.” I’ve been part of two great families with Grant Imahara for the past 22 years. Grant was a really brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also such a generous, calm and gentle PERSON. Working with Grant It was a lot of fun. I will miss my friend.
Kari Byron and Tory Belleci hosted Imahara on “Mythbusters” and “White Rabbit Project”. Both said they are heartbroken and stunned by the recent death of their colleague and friend.
“Heartbroken and in shock tonight. We were just talking on the phone. This is not real, ”Bryon said on Twitter. He posted a series of photos of Imahara and said the two had had a phone conversation.
“I just can’t believe it,” said Belleci. “I don’t even know what to say. My heart is broken. Goodbye friend.
