John Brenkus, Emmy-winning host of ESPN’s ‘Sport Science,’ dead at 54 after battle with depression
Written by laserteam on June 2, 2025
(People) – John Brenkus, founder and host of the Emmy-winning show Sport Science, has died. He was 54.
The producer and television personality died on Saturday, May 31, following a battle with depression, his official X account shared in a statement over the weekend.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus had passed away,” the statement began.
It continued, “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 lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025,” the statement continued. “His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help.”
