This is sad news ... the mythbusters crew looked like they had a blast working with each other on the show and he was one of those who looked like he was having the most fun.
I heard about this earlier. Deepest sympathies to his family/friends.
I was in college when I use watch the show. I really enjoyed his stance - not too over the top and just around great.
Almost reminded me of a future Michio Kaku (not solely on race/ethnicity).