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Jon Miyahara, Superstore’s Silent Scene-Stealer, Dies at 83

Tributes highlight his expressive silence, underscoring his lasting impact on Superstore.

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Overview

  • His daughter, Pennie Cappasola, confirmed that he passed Wednesday at age 83 with his wife, Chiyo, by his side.
  • No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
  • Colton Dunn first announced his passing on Instagram, praising Miyahara’s ability to “speak volumes with just a look.”
  • Over six seasons he appeared in 105 of Superstore’s 113 episodes, using deadpan stares rather than dialogue to punctuate key scenes.
  • He later reprised Brett in American Auto, helping establish a shared universe between the two NBC sitcoms.