'MythBusters' Host Grant Imahara Dies Suddenly At 49
(CBS13/CNN) -- Grant Imahara, host of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" and Netflix's "White Rabbit Project," has died, according to a statement from the Discovery Channel. He was 49 years old.
The host was known in Hollywood for his work in electronics and animatronics.
"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 statement from Discovery sent to CNN said.
Heartbroken and in shock tonight. We were just talking on the phone. This isn't real. pic.twitter.com/8zE2afcwSu
— Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 14, 2020
No cause of death was available.
Former "MythBusters" co-host Adam Savage said on Twitter, "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."
"MythBusters" was filmed in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, and even up to Davis and the Sacramento area at times.
CNN has reached out to Imahara's agent for comment.
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