“Mythbusters” star Grant Imahara has died from a brain aneurysm.
Imahara was 49 years old at the time of his death, according to a report published Monday by The Hollywood Reporter.
“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,” a representative for Discovery said in a statement, THR reported.
Imahara was an electrical engineer and roboticist. He joined “Mythbusters” in 2004 and left in 2014. Former co-hosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci joined Imahara in 2016 to produce one season of “White Rabbit Project” for Netflix.
“Mythbusters” co-host Adam Savage tweeted a tribute to Imahara. (RELATED: ‘Mythbusters’ Star Adam Savage Accused Of Raping His Sister While Growing Up)
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
“I’m at a loss,” he tweeted. “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.”
Byron also tweeted out a photo of Imahara on Sunday.
Somedays I wish I had a time machine. @ToryBelleci @grantimahara pic.twitter.com/o9FRE2l16W
— Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 13, 2020
“Sometimes I wish I had a time machine,” she added.