Grant Imahara, Former ‘Mythbusters’ Host, Dies at 49

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Grant Imahara, Former ‘Mythbusters’ Host, Dies at 49

Liz Lane

 

File photo:  Imahara at w00tstock in 2012

 

Grant Imahara, the engineer and roboticist who helped test some of the world’s most famous rumors on the iconic Discovery Channel series “Mythbusters,” has died. He was 49.

 

A spokesperson for Discovery confirmed Imahara’s death to TheWrap on Monday night.

 

“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the network said in a statement.

 

Adam Savage, who led “Mythbusters” with Jamie Hyneman, tweeted about Imahara, who he called a “brilliant engineer.”

 

Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/grant-imahara-former-mythbusters-host-041444175.html

 

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[smedly]

lovely guy

 

so young

 

Rest in Peace

[Paiman]

Cause of death, Brain aneurysm.

[pacovl46]

Oh no! I used to watch it back in the day all the time! R.I.P!!!

[TPI]

He was really interesting to watch, RIP!