Grant Imahara, an engineer and formerMythBustershost, has died.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant.
He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man.
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According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Imahara died after a brain aneurysm.
He left the series in 2014, along with cohostsKari ByronandTory Belleci.
The trio later reunited for Netflix’s science-based seriesWhite Rabbit Projectin 2016.
He was credited withupdating R2-D2’s inner workingsand operating the robot’s movements for theStar Warsprequel trilogy.
Back in 2010, Imaharachatted with EWabout buildingCraig Ferguson’ssnarky robot skeleton sidekick onThe Late Late Show.
“Im at a loss.
Ive been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years,” Savage tweeted.
Working with Grant was so much fun.
Ill miss my friend.”
“I just cannot believe it.
I dont even know what to say.
My heart is broken.
Goodbye buddy,” Belleci tweeted.
ActressFelicia Day, who createdThe Guild,called Imahara “a wonderful brilliant person.”
He was such a wonderful brilliant person.
Im in shock and so upset.
Much love to his family," Day wrote.
