US EditionFormer ESPN 'Sports Science' Host John Brenkus Dies at 54
- John Brenkus, creator and presenter of the Emmy-awarded show Sports Science, passed away at the age of 54 on May 31, 2025.
- He struggled with depression for years, which worsened after he sold his company Sports Science to ESPN and experienced isolation while living in Park City, Utah.
- Brenkus appeared on Never Shut Up in 2023 where he described deep depression and near suicide attempts, crediting his dog for saving his life.
- He said, "I am mentally lost," and sought help from six psychologists and psychiatrists during his struggle to recover.
- His family and friends request privacy and encourage those struggling with depression to seek help, emphasizing the illness's severity.
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ESPN legend John Brenkus' tragic cause of death aged 54 announced
ESPN legend John Brenkus’ tragic cause of death at the age of 54 has been announced. It was revealed earlier this week, the Sports Science co-creator and host had passed away. X formerly Twitter / @espnESPN paid an emotional tribute to John Brenkus on SportsCenter[/caption] GettyBrenkus was a much-loved broadcaster and author, who worked at ESPN[/caption] Now, the Virginia Department of Health, has confirmed the best-selling author died by suici…
'Sports Science' Host John Brenkus Died by Suicide, Says Medical Examiner: Report
His death was announced via a statement posted to his X account on Sunday, June 1, and the Brinx.TV websiteVivien Killilea/Getty John Brenkus attends the Kia Luxury Lounge presented by ZIRH at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts on January 31, 2015 in Scottsdale, ArizonaNEED TO KNOWJohn Brenkus was the host and founder of Sports ScienceHe died on Saturday, May 31, according to a statement posted on his X account and the Brinx.TV websiteBr…
Sports commentator John Brenkus dies, renowned for his work as co-founder of the content producer Base Productions, founder of the Brinx.tv platform and co-creator and driver of the six-award Emmy, Sport Science program.According to a statement published through the Brinx.tv website, Brenkus fought depression, and on May 31, 2025 he lost the battle against this disease. His deeply dismayed family and friends requested privacy at this difficult t…
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Los Angeles TimesJohn Brenkus, risk-taking host of 'Sport Science,' dies after battle with depression
LOS ANGELES — John Brenkus, the charismatic TV host who found creative ways to get sports fans to think about science, has died, his production company, Brinx.TV, said Sunday in a statement.
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