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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
R.I.P. Jon Miyahara, beloved member of Superstore ensemble
Jon Miyahara, known for playing the taciturn Superstore employee Brett, has died, according to TVLine. A cause of death has not been made public. He was 83 years old. Superstore star and comedian Colton Dunn confirmed the news on Instagram, writing that the actor 'has sadly passed away. [Jon] was a really awesome guy and as a performer could speak volumes with just a look. He was such a memorable part of the Cloud 9 team. It was an honor to know him and work with him. I was lucky enough to meet some of his family and my thoughts are with them. Rest in Peace [Jon].' The post was met with love from other Superstore alumni, including Kelly Stables (Superstore's Kelly) who wrote, 'Oh man! He was always so sweet! Rest in peace,' and Irene White (Carol), who wrote, 'What an incredible man.' Michael Bunin, who played the store's district manager Jeff, commented, 'I'm so sad to hear this news. Many fun days and many fun conversations. Very nice guy.' Amir Korangy, who played another ensemble employee Sayid, wrote, 'He was such an amazing soul. Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor. He was so sweet when I got ill and had so many positive conversations with me. R.I.P.' Though his character was largely silent, Miyahara was a recurring member of the NBC comedy's ensemble for all of its six seasons. Brett punctuated many of the series' funny moments with a deadpan, thousand-yard stare, often featured in the show's brief cutaway gags dealing with the constant chaos of working at a big box store. In the second season, it seemed his character had died when a tornado swept through the store (the scene featured one of his only lines, a comical 'Oh, shit!'), leading to a third season tribute where Sandra (Kaliko Kauahi) performed 'Creep' on the ukelele. However, in true Brett fashion, he survived and turned back up to work completely unruffled. Aside from a cameo appearance on the Superstore team's follow-up comedy, American Auto, Superstore was Miyahara's only television role. More from A.V. Club Cult Of Criterion: A Confucian Confusion The Pitt plans to portray the effects of Medicaid cuts in season 2 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert cancellation timing was simply a matter of contracts, insists CBS boss Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jon Miyahara, wordlessly funny Brett in NBC's 'Superstore,' dies at 83: Reports
Jon Miyahara, who played the enigmatic and wordlessly hilarious Brett Kobashigawa on all six seasons of NBC's "Superstore," has died at 83, according to reports. His daughter, Pennie Cappasola, confirmed the news to People and TMZ on Aug. 7. Costar Colton Dunn, who played fellow Cloud 9 associate Garrett, was the first to announce Miyahara's death in an Instagram post. Miyahara was a "really awesome guy and as a performer could speak volumes with just a look. He was such a memorable part of the Cloud 9 team," Dunn wrote in the caption of his Aug. 6 post. "It was an honor to know him and work with him. I was lucky enough to meet some of his family and my thoughts are with them. Rest in Peace John. 💙" USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Dunn and NBCUniversal for comment. According to Miyahara's IMDB page, Brett, whom he portrayed from 2015 to the series finale in 2021, was his only major TV role. Though he only had one line in the entirety of the show's six-year run, Miyahara's Brett gave the impression of an esteemed store associate, often seen doing actual work while his coworkers were up to their antics. This mysterious air made certain moments, including silly wardrobe choices such as Halloween costumes and an Easter bunny outfit, pack a comedic punch. In Season 3, the Cloud 9 employees held a memorial for Brett, assuming he'd died in a tornado that tore through the store at the end of Season 2. But he was indeed alive in the break room and ready for another day on the job, having missed a few months due to emails being sent to the wrong person. 'Superstore' creator Justin Spitzer, costars pay tribute to Jon Miyahara Justin Spitzer, the show's creator, shared a heartfelt remembrance of Miyahara on Aug. 7. "I am so sad to learn that Jon Miyahara, who played Brett on Superstore, has passed away," read his statement, which was posted on the official Instagram accounts of Universal Television and "Superstore." "On screen, Brett was the perpetually silent employee (over 113 episodes, I think he only spoke a line, half of which we bleeped) whose deadpan expressions could make any moment funny. Off screen, Jon was warm and friendly; whenever we walked past each other, he would stop me just to say how happy he was to be there," Spitzer wrote. "I was honored to have him. We'll miss him." Kelly Stables, who played Cloud 9 employee and Jonah's (Ben Feldman) onetime girlfriend Kelly, reacted to the news of Miyahara's death, writing in a comment under Dunn's post, "Oh man! He was always so sweet! Rest in peace." Mark McKinney, who played store manager Glenn Sturgis, paid tribute to Miyahara and his nonverbal comedic chops by posting a behind-the-scenes photo of Miyahara posing with bikers while wearing his Cloud 9 vest and sunglasses in Season 4. (This story has been updated to add new information.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Superstore' actor Jon Miyahara dead at 83: Reports
The Sun
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jon Miyahara dead aged 83: Superstore actor who starred in almost every episode dies as tributes pour in from co-stars
SUPERSTORE actor Jon Miyahara has sadly died at the age of 83. The star, best known for playing Brett in the popular sitcom, died on Wednesday according to his family. 2 2 His daughter Pennie Cappasola broke the tragic news to People, the outlet has reported. She said: "He loved working on Superstore." His wife Chiyo was by his side when he died, Pennie added. News of Jon's death was first revealed by co-star Colton Dunn, who paid tributes via Instagram. "John Miyahara aka Brett from superstore has sadly passed away," Dunn wrote. "John was a really awesome guy and as a performer could speak volumes with just a look. "He was such a memorable part of the Cloud 9 team. It was an honor to know him and work with him. "I was lucky enough to meet some of his family and my thoughts are with them. Rest in Peace John." Other members of the cast shared their own tributes in the post's comments. Kelly Stables wrote: "Oh man! He was always so sweet! Rest in peace." Michael Bunin said: "I'm so sad to hear this news. "Many fun days and many fun conversations. Very nice guy." Sierra Teller Ornelas, a writer and producer on the show, posted: "Oh no, he was literally the sweetest man. "Prayers up to his family and loved ones." .
Daily Mail
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Superstore actor dead at 83: Jon Miyahara passes away as co-stars pay touching tribute
Superstore actor Jon Miyahara has passed away at age 83. Jon, who played Brett on the comedy show from 2015 to 2021, died on Wednesday, his daughter Pennie Cappasola told TMZ. His wife, Chiyo, was at his side at the time of his death, Pennie told the outlet. Superstore star Colton Dunn appears to have been the first one to break the news as he paid a touching tribute to his co-star on the day of his death. Colton praised Jon's ability to 'speak volumes with just a look' as he shared photos of his late co-star. 'John Miyahara aka Brett from superstore has sadly passed away. John was a really awesome guy and as a performer could speak volumes with just a look,' he wrote in a message posted Wednesday. 'He was such a memorable part of the Cloud 9 team. It was an honor to know him and work with him. I was lucky enough to meet some of his family and my thoughts are with them. Rest in Peace John.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved TV Shows Cancelled in 2025, From Netflix to NBC
Many beloved TV shows won't make it past 2025 due to a series of cancellations. They include fan-favorite shows on Netflix, Hulu, NBC, CBS, ABC, Prime Video, HBO, and more. Some shows are ending after one season, and others have run their course over multiple seasons. Here's a round-up of cancelled shows as of May 10, 2025. Netflix Cancellations Netflix has announced the cancellation of three shows: The Sandman, Territory, and The Recruit are all ending. Rotten Tomatoes also reported that the Netflix shows Big Mouth and Kaos were cancelled and that Cobra Kai will end "after the sixth, and final, season." Outer Banks was cancelled after five seasons, Rotten Tomatoes reported, Squid Game will end after Season 3, and Stranger Things will end after five seasons. You is also ending. In March 2025, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that The Recruit is ending after two seasons. 'The Recruit has been cancelled yall. Such a bummer,' actor Colton Dunn wrote on Threads. 'I'll share some pics and fun memories on IG but just wanted you to hear it from me. Thanks if you watched. I'm AVAILABLE NOW! Hire me for you tv story!!' In addition, The Empress was renewed for a third season, but it will be the show's final one, according to Screen Geek. 'We are incredibly thankful to have had the chance to work with the wonderful cast and production team to bring Territory and the stunning Australian outback into the homes of millions around the world,' Netflix's director of content for ANZ, Que Min Luu, stated in a release obtained by Country Living. 'Although we won't be continuing with another season, we eagerly anticipate working with all of them again in the future.' In January, Variety reported that The Sandman's second season would be its last. Hulu Cancellations Multiple shows are ending at Hulu. They are Solar Opposites, which will end after Season 6, How to Die Alone, Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, and Extraordinary. In March, Variety reported of Solar Opposites, "Hulu had previously announced the show would be back for a sixth season,but it was not previously known that it would be the show's last. In February, Variety noted that How to Die Alone was being cancelled after one season. Brady confirmed the cancellation of his show to People in February, saying, "There is no Season 2 from Hulu. But we loved doing season 1, and who knows? Things may change, and we may pop up somewhere doing something, but the bottom line is we're always a family.' According to Screen Rant, Extraordinary is being cancelled despite enjoying popularity with fans. In addition, The Handmaid's Tale is ending "after a sixth, and final, season," Rotten Tomatoes reported. The site added that Life & Beth is also being cancelled. NBC Cancellations NBC is cancelling five shows that are "beloved" with fans, who have expressed outrage, according to Parade. On May 9, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Suits LA won't be returning for a second season. That was just one of a slew of shows cancelled by NBC, according to THR. The network also cancelled the shows Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court as well as The Irrational and Found, THR reported. La Brea is being cancelled "after a third, and final, season," according to Rotten Tomatoes. CBS Cancellations CBS cancelled The Equalizer, FBI: Most Wanted, and FBI: International. 'It's not easy to end shows, and we had a lot of options this year,' CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach told reporters on May 7, according to Deadline. In addition, S.W.A.T. is ending after eight seasons. The Neighborhood, After Midnight, The Summit, and Poppa's House were also cancelled, Glamour reported. Young Sheldon is being cancelled too, Rotten Tomatoes reported. ABC Cancellations The Conners ended in April after seven seasons, according to People. "This to everybody feels like the appropriate time. We're going out on top," executive producer Bruce Helford told Deadline. "We're the most watched comedy on ABC, we had a great season, and this just feels like the right time to do this." HBO Cancellations HBO Max has ended three shows: The Sex Lives of College Girls, Bookie and The Franchise. Deadline reported that The Sex Lives of College Girls was ending after three seasons. Variety reported in February that Bookie was being cancelled. In January, Deadline confirmed that The Franchise was ending after one season. House of the Dragon is being cancelled "after a fourth, and final, season," Rotten Tomatoes reported. The site added that Julia is being cancelled "after a second, and final, season" and Mr. Brilliant Friend is being cancelled "after a fourth, and final, season." Rotten Tomatoes also reported that Our Flags Mean Death is being cancelled "after the second, and final, season." Prime Video Cancellations According to Rotten Tomatoes, Prime Video has also had a series of cancellations. They are Honey Bunny and Diana. In addition, The Boys will be cancelled "after a fifth, and final, season," Cruel Intentions, My Lady Jane, and Clean Slate is also being cancelled, the site reported. Rotten Tomatoes also reported that Harlem is being cancelled "after a third, and final, season." Outer Range is being cancelled "after the second, and final, season," Rotten Tomatoes reported, as is Upload. Apple TV+ Cancellations Apple is cancelling Mythic Quest and Acapulco, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Silo is being cancelled "after a fourth, and final, season," the site added. Fox Cancellation Fox is cancelling 9-1-1 Lone Star, People reported. Showrunner Ryan Murphy told Variety in 2024 that 9-1-1: Lone Star was being cancelled because of financial reasons. 'Sadly, we all love 'Lone Star,' but the financials just didn't work,' he said. 'It's a Disney company that was on a Fox network, and it just was never going to work. And we had a long run of it.' Disney+ Cancellation Disney+ is ending Andor "after a second, and final, season," Rotten Tomatoes reported, as did Glamour. Peacock Cancellations Per Rotten Tomatoes, the Peacock shows being cancelled include Based on a True Story, Hysteria!, Teacup, Mr. Throwback, and Bel-Air.
