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So tragic & sad. Depression is a horrific disease.
Andrew Battifarano
Published June 4, 2025, 12:12 a.m. ET
John Brenkus, the host of “Sport Science” that aired on ESPN, died by suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing the Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
His family announced Sunday that he had died following a battle with depression at 54 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” his family said on X. “John, co-founder of Base Productions, founder of Brinx.TV, and co-creator and host of the 6-time Emmy Award-winning ‘Sport Science,’ had been battling depression.
John Brenkus, host of Emmy-winning ‘Sport Science’ on ESPN, died by suicide
ByAndrew Battifarano
Published June 4, 2025, 12:12 a.m. ET
John Brenkus, the host of “Sport Science” that aired on ESPN, died by suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing the Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
His family announced Sunday that he had died following a battle with depression at 54 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away,” his family said on X. “John, co-founder of Base Productions, founder of Brinx.TV, and co-creator and host of the 6-time Emmy Award-winning ‘Sport Science,’ had been battling depression.