Imahara co-hosted over 200 episodes of the hit show.
Former Mythbusters co-host Grant Imahara has died aged 49 due to a brain aneurysm, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The death of the electrical engineer and robotocist was was also confirmed by MythBusters' broadcaster, the Discovery channel.
"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.
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/5k3GydZCzn
— Discovery (@Discovery) July 14, 2020
Imahara co-hosted over 200 episodes of MythBusters, having joined the series in 2005.
His former Mythbusters co-stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Adam Savage all paid tribute to him on social media on Monday night.
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
Somedays I wish I had a time machine. @ToryBelleci @grantimahara pic.twitter.com/o9FRE2l16W
— Kari Byron (@KariByron) July 13, 2020
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
