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Yahoo
08-08-2025
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- 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 Irish Sun
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jon Miyahara dead aged 83: Superstore actor who starred in almost every episode dies as tributes pour in from co-stars
The actor died on Wednesday, according to his family STAR GONE 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. Advertisement 2 His wife was by his side when he died 2 He was best known for playing Brett in the popular sitcom 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. Advertisement "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." Advertisement 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." Advertisement 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." Jon's cause of death is not yet known. He starred in almost all episodes of Superstore throughout its run, appearing in 105 out of the 113 episodes. Advertisement More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
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.
