She was also a colleague, and we are lesser for her absence. Photo credit: James Lemke Jr/FilmMagic. Jessi Combs, Race Car Driver and ‘Mythbusters’ Host, Dies at 36 Trying to Break Her Own Speed Record Known as the “fastest woman on four wheels,” Combs set a record of 398 mph in 2013 "I need everyone of her true friends to do what she would want 'take a deep breath, relax' and do good things with this. Adrienne Janic was born on July 25, 1974 in Whittier, California, USA as Adrienne Smiljanic. They have one child. She was living the dream. "People say I’m crazy.

Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. She chased her dream to be the fastest and she was.”“Remembering the better times and sharing this picture of the first time I met her as a WyoTech student from our Season 1 Overhaulin build,” he wrote. Renowned racer Jessi Combs, who hosted "MythBusters" and "Overhaulin,' " died Tuesday in a jet-car crash while attempting to break a land-speed record in Oregon, the According to AP, Combs died in a dry lake bed in a desert while trying to best the Women’s Land Speed Record of 512 mph set in 1976 by Kitty O’Neil, who died last year at age 72.Since O'Neil piloted a three-wheeled vehicle, Combs held the title for fastest woman on four wheels since reaching 398 mph in 2013. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of Overhaulin' with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at TVGuide.com According to "MythBusters" host Adam Savage expressed condolences "I’m so so sad, Jessi Combs has been killed in a crash," he wrote. Combs’ death was announced via Instagram by team member, Terry Madden, who said the 39-year-old died in a“horrific accident” and that every attempt was made to save her. The show originally ran for five seasons between 2004 and 2008 on TLC.

“She attacked all her projects with a smile and 110 [percent] passion. Overhaulin' (TV Series 2004– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Overhaulin': Watch full length episodes & video clips. "I have never loved or been loved by anyone as much as this amazing woman @thejessicombs she was truly my unicorn and I enjoyed every single minute that I had with her. Adrienne Janic, Actress: Cattle Call. "(U)ntil you hear it from me wait please," he wrote. Combs was best known for appearing in TV shows such as Mythbusters, All Girls Garage, Xtreme 4x4, Overhaulin', Truck U, and Two Guys Garage. Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated Combs’ age. Though she'd bested this speed in later runs, mechanical problems kept these performances out of the record books.Days before her death, Combs seemed to express her desire to break O'Neil's record on "It may seem a little crazy to walk directly into the line of fire… those who are willing, are those who achieve great things," she wrote. Unfortunately we lost her yesterday in a horrific accident, I was the first one there and trust me we did everything humanly possible to save her!! Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. Former Mythbusters and Overhaulin' host Jessi Combs was killed in a car crash while attempting to break her own speed record. All rights reserved. Definitely shaken up by this,” added another.“Died doing what she loved, [oh my God], the motor sport world has lost an Angel,” wrote another alongside a crying emoji.“She was why I got into the auto industry I remember watching her on xtreem 4x4 with my dad. "Madden also encouraged people to wait until he and Combs' family can get "the proper channels put together" for fans to donate to a foundation. “God speed Jessi.”The post, which raked in more than 50,000 likes since its publication last night was met with sympathy from fans of both Foose and Combs.“Been watching her on tv for so long I feel like I just lost a close friend! She is an actress, known for Cattle Call (2006), Las Vegas (2003) and Choker (2005). After a four-year hiatus, sixth season premiered on October 2, 2012 on Velocity and Discovery (Cablevision). She was 39.