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Image info
| Artist | Gage Skidmore |
|---|---|
| Credit | Own work |
| License | cc-by-sa-3.0 |
| Desc | Grant Imahara at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon in Phoenix, Arizona. |
| Usage | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 |
American electrical engineer, roboticist, television host, and actor (1970–2020)
Grant Imahara is ...
Dead
| Born | 23 October 1970 in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Died | 13 July 2020 in Los Angeles |
| Age | 49 years, 9 months |
| Cause | intracranial aneurysm |
| Sex or gender | male |
|---|---|
| Country of citizenship | United States of America |
| Manner of death | natural causes |
| Occupation | actor, television presenter and electrical engineer |
| Twitter username | grantimahara |
| Instagram username | grantimahara |
| Educated at | University of Southern California and USC Viterbi School of Engineering |
| Academic degree | electrical engineering |
| Field of work | robotics |
About Grant Imahara
Grant Imahara: The Engineer Who Became a TV Star
Grant Imahara was a man of many talents. Born in Los Angeles on October 23, 1970, he was an electrical engineer, roboticist, television host, and actor. He was best known for his work on the Discovery Channel's MythBusters, where he used his technical expertise to test the validity of popular myths and urban legends.
Imahara's interest in engineering began at an early age. He attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he worked for Lucasfilm's THX division, where he helped design and build audio and video systems for movie theaters.
In 2005, Imahara joined the cast of MythBusters, where he quickly became a fan favorite. He was known for his calm demeanor and his ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that was easy for viewers to understand. He also became known for his love of robots, and he often built his own robots to help test myths on the show.
After leaving MythBusters in 2014, Imahara continued to work in the entertainment industry. He worked as a consultant for movies and TV shows, helping to design and build special effects and animatronics. He also hosted the Netflix series White Rabbit Project, which explored the science behind various historical events and inventions.
Imahara's sudden death on July 13, 2020, shocked and saddened his fans around the world. He was remembered as a brilliant engineer and a beloved television personality who inspired countless people to pursue careers in science and technology.
References:
- "Grant Imahara, MythBusters Host and Electrical Engineer, Dies at 49." The New York Times, July 14, 2020.
- "Grant Imahara, Host of 'MythBusters' and 'White Rabbit Project,' Dies at 49." Variety, July 13, 2020.
- "Grant Imahara, MythBusters Host and Electrical Engineer, Dies at 49." NPR, July 14, 2020.
About Death
Imahara died on July 13, 2020, at the age of 49, after suffering a ruptured, previously undiagnosed intracranial aneurysm.
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