Discovery, Science Channel to air 'MythBusters' marathon after Grant Imahara's death
The famed engineer co-hosted the series from 2005-2014
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Discovery and Science Channel announced on Thursday that they will air a two-day “Mythbusters” marathon following former co-host Grant Imahara’s sudden death on Monday.
Imahara died of a brain aneurysm at age 49, a spokesperson for Discovery confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday.
The famed engineer co-hosted “Mythbusters” from 2005-2014. He also co-hosted Netflix’s show “White Rabbit Project” and served as a tour guide during the International Robogames Competition.
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Grant Imahara attends the 14th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic)
The Discovery and Science Channel programming will include Imahara’s favorite episodes from his various projects.
According to a press release, episodes will air from 8 a.m. to 1 pm. on Friday on Discovery, while the Science Channel will broadcast episodes on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Grant Imahara "Mythbusters" cast photo (Photo by Discovery Channel)
A spokesperson for Discovery reacted to the news of Imahara's passing in a statement shared with Fox News earlier this week.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"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," the statement reads.
FOX News' Melissa Roberto and Kayla Rivas contributed to this report.