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JamesG · 07-14-2020, 06:38 PM

Grant Imahara Dies: Former "MythBusters" & "White Rabbit Project" Host was 49
by Erik Pedersen
July 13, 2020

Grant Imahara, a former" MythBusters" and "White Rabbit Project" host who earlier worked as a modelmaker for Industrial Light + Magic, died Monday of a a brain aneurysm. He was 49.

Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Discovery’s "MythBusters" starting with Season 3 in 2005 and remained with the show until 2014. He had made a handful of appearances since.

Former longtime "Mythbusters" host Adam Savage tweeted: “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.”

Schmo · 07-14-2020, 08:15 PM

That was a fun show.

PhoenixAcres · 07-14-2020, 10:29 PM

That's heartbreaking.

He seemed to have so much fun making that show and will be missed.

RIP Grant Imahara

MA · 07-15-2020, 08:07 AM

May he rest in peace.

Edward216 · 07-15-2020, 10:54 PM

I was always a big Mythbusters fan. I was completely shocked and saddened when I heard Grant had died. He would've been 50 in October, (I'm 51) I didn't realize he was that old and that we were so close in age. Rest in peace Grant, you will be missed. He obviously had a lot of fun making the show and was a talented robot designer and builder.

Ed.

Schmo · 07-16-2020, 06:05 PM

I know Grant, Kari, and Tori left “Mythbusters” a few years before it ended. Even though they were adults, they all seemed like big kids. If Grant was almost 50, I guess the other two are as well.

JamesG · 07-17-2020, 12:43 AM

"Mythbusters" Marathon Grant Imahara Tribute Set by Discovery and Science Channel
by Bruce Haring
July 16, 2020

A marathon tribute to longtime "Mythbusters" co-host Grant Imahara will be held this weekend on Discovery and the Science Channel.

The programming lineup on Discovery and Science Channel will feature some of Imahara’s favorite "Mythbusters" moments, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute.

Discovery Channel – Friday, July 17

8am – Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011
9am – MythBusters — “Mailbag Special”
10am – MythBusters — “Motorcycle Water Ski”
11am – MythBusters – “Paper Armor”
12pm – MythBusters – “Blue Ice”

Science Channel – Saturday, July 18

3pm – Killer Robots: Robogames 2011
4pm – MythBusters: Shooting Fish in a Barrel
5pm – MythBusters: Dog Myths
6pm – MythBusters: Paper Armor
7pm – MythBusters: Motorcycle Water Ski
8pm – White Rabbit Project: May G Force Be with You

https://deadline.com/2020/07/mythbus...te-1202987908/

JamesG · 10-23-2020, 04:27 PM

"Mythbusters" Host Grant Imahara Honored with Educational Foundation
by Trilby Beresford
10/23/20

In honor of the late "Mythbusters" host Grant Imahara, a foundation has been established to empower young people to get involved in science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics.

The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas.

"There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what STEAM is all about," said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder.

"I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this, plus much more, through The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...nal-foundation

07-14-2020, 06:38 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,147	"Mythbusters'" Grant Imahara Dies from Brain Aneurysm at 49 *Grant Imahara Dies: Former "MythBusters" & "White Rabbit Project" Host was 49* by Erik Pedersen July 13, 2020 Grant Imahara, a former" MythBusters" and "White Rabbit Project" host who earlier worked as a modelmaker for Industrial Light + Magic, died Monday of a a brain aneurysm. He was 49. Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Discovery’s "MythBusters" starting with Season 3 in 2005 and remained with the show until 2014. He had made a handful of appearances since. Former longtime "Mythbusters" host Adam Savage tweeted: “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.” Attached Images

07-15-2020, 08:07 AM	#4
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,643	May he rest in peace.
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07-14-2020, 08:15 PM	#2
Schmo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2013 Posts: 466	That was a fun show.

07-14-2020, 10:29 PM	#3
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	That's heartbreaking. He seemed to have so much fun making that show and will be missed. RIP Grant Imahara

07-15-2020, 10:54 PM	#5
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	I was always a big Mythbusters fan. I was completely shocked and saddened when I heard Grant had died. He would've been 50 in October, (I'm 51) I didn't realize he was that old and that we were so close in age. Rest in peace Grant, you will be missed. He obviously had a lot of fun making the show and was a talented robot designer and builder. Ed.

07-16-2020, 06:05 PM	#6
Schmo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2013 Posts: 466	I know Grant, Kari, and Tori left “Mythbusters” a few years before it ended. Even though they were adults, they all seemed like big kids. If Grant was almost 50, I guess the other two are as well.

07-17-2020, 12:43 AM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,147	*"Mythbusters" Marathon Grant Imahara Tribute Set by Discovery and Science Channel* by Bruce Haring July 16, 2020 A marathon tribute to longtime "Mythbusters" co-host Grant Imahara will be held this weekend on Discovery and the Science Channel. The programming lineup on Discovery and Science Channel will feature some of Imahara’s favorite "Mythbusters" moments, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute. Discovery Channel – Friday, July 17 8am – Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011 9am – MythBusters — “Mailbag Special” 10am – MythBusters — “Motorcycle Water Ski” 11am – MythBusters – “Paper Armor” 12pm – MythBusters – “Blue Ice” Science Channel – Saturday, July 18 3pm – Killer Robots: Robogames 2011 4pm – MythBusters: Shooting Fish in a Barrel 5pm – MythBusters: Dog Myths 6pm – MythBusters: Paper Armor 7pm – MythBusters: Motorcycle Water Ski 8pm – White Rabbit Project: May G Force Be with You https://deadline.com/2020/07/mythbus...te-1202987908/

10-23-2020, 04:27 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,147	*"Mythbusters" Host Grant Imahara Honored with Educational Foundation* by Trilby Beresford 10/23/20 In honor of the late "Mythbusters" host Grant Imahara, a foundation has been established to empower young people to get involved in science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics. The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas. "There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what STEAM is all about," said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder. "I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this, plus much more, through The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...nal-foundation