Read the Moving Tributes to 'MythBusters' Host Grant Imahara
Grant Imahara, the electrical engineer and roboticist who was also co-host of the popular show MythBusters, has passed away at the age of 49 from a brain aneurysm. Imahara joined MythBusters during season three in 2005, and he was on show until 2014 when he left with co-hosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The three later reunited in 2016 for Netflix's White Rabbit Project, where they investigated topics such as jailbreaks, heists, and World War II weapons.
Imahara's sudden death has saddened his fans and colleagues, and many have shared their memories of him online.
The official MythBusters account posted in remembrance of Imahara:
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.💔 https://t.co/AqiW4zQxD1
— MythBusters (@MythBusters) July 14, 2020
MythBusters co-host Adam Savage said he was at a loss:
I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. Working with Grant was so much fun. I’ll miss my friend.
— Adam Savage (@donttrythis) July 14, 2020
MythBusters co-host Kari Byron shared some photos of her with Imahara:
Somedays I wish I had a time machine. @ToryBelleci @grantimahara pic.twitter.com/o9FRE2l16W
— Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 13, 2020
— Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 14, 2020
MythBusters daredevil Tory Belleci said he was heartbroken:
I just cannot believe it. I don’t even know what to say. My heart is broken. Goodbye buddy @grantimahara pic.twitter.com/HkLYaBK1dw
— Tory Belleci (@ToryBelleci) July 14, 2020
Tech expert Juan Carlos Bagnell wrote that he was "privileged to work with Grant":
Words are insufficient to express how heavy my heart is. I was so privileged to work with Grant Imahara on a couple small projects. So smart, funny, and kind. Just an amazing and gracious man.
Rest in peace Grant. The world was a more interesting place for your being here. pic.twitter.com/8xz76kf1ew— Juan Carlos Bagnell (@SomeGadgetGuy) July 14, 2020
Voice over actor Matthew Mercer shared a series of tweets where he said that Imahara was "made of pure love, light, and kindness":
There are rare, RARE people in this world that are made of pure love, light, and kindness. @grantimahara is one of the brightest. Not an ounce of malice within that soul. Intelligence and heart that eclipse so much shadow. His years of friendship are precious to so many.
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) July 14, 2020
He would drop anything and everything to help a friend, including our engagement. He put charity and community work as a priority in so many projects. He was an inspiration in so many ways, and I'm going to miss that joyful laugh so much. The silliness and adventure.
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) July 14, 2020
He was passionate about making tomorrow a little better, in ways big and small. In being a mentor and entertainer, to make others smile with his gifts. His generosity was unrivaled. There are too many stories. Too many wonderful memories. We miss you, bud. <3 pic.twitter.com/KQ87NK4jht
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) July 14, 2020
Michael Aiello, Senior Director of Universal Creative, shared that he was totally gutted at the news:
Totally gutted about the passing of @grantimahara...
I was fortunate enough to talk with him several times over the years. Truly a gem of human. Brilliant and down to earth.
Rest easy, Grant.— Michael Aiello (@Michael_Aiello) July 14, 2020
Actress and host Whitney Moore spoke about Imahara's kind spirit:
The world lost a fucking treasure of a human today. @grantimahara, thank you. Your kind spirit uplifted everyone lucky enough to be around you. We love you.
— Whitney Moore (@TweetneyMoore) July 14, 2020
Now This News posted a video of Imahara with the animatronic Baby Yoda that he created:
Former 'Mythbusters' star Grant Imahara has died at 49 of a brain aneurysm. The late electrical engineer and roboticist created this animatronic Baby Yoda back in March https://t.co/nQYht0WOUJ pic.twitter.com/vNcD1TDKuZ
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 14, 2020
Cosplayer and author Yaya Han called Imahara "kindness personified":
I absolutely hate waking up in a world that Grant is no longer in.
He wasn’t just a good one. He was the best of us. Grant Imahara was kindness personified.
It’s all so unreal.— Yaya Han (@YayaHan) July 14, 2020
Voice actress Laura Bailey said that while she didn't know Imahara personality, she knows that he will "leave behind a legacy of kindness and generosity":
I barely knew the beautiful soul that many of my best friends are mourning today. But in seeing their words, one thing is for certain. @grantimahara leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity. Every person he met was made better for it. May we all strive to do the same.
— Laura Bailey (@LauraBaileyVO) July 14, 2020
Grant Wilson, paranormal investigator and Executive Producer of Ghost Hunters, spoke about Imahara's personality:
I’m completely shocked and saddened at our loss. I had the pleasure of knowing @grantimahara for many years, & considered him a friend. Always intelligent, fun, a little weird, & a true delight. See you on the other side where we can finally get the answers we seek. Peace, Grant. pic.twitter.com/l7ZPFGtJ2I
— Grant Wilson (@grantswilson) July 14, 2020
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