John Brenkus, the founder and host of the six-time Emmy-winning show Sport Science, has died at age 54 following a battle with depression, according to a statement on his social media account. “John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31, 2025. His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help,” the statement posted to X reads. Brenkus, who co-founded Base Productions and founded Brinx.TV, had been open about his mental health struggles. Sport Science uses cutting-edge technology to explore the science and engineering behind athletic achievements. It often features pro athletes testing the limits of the human body, with Brenkus sometimes standing in for the “average Joe” to provide a point of comparison. The show originally aired on Fox Sports Network before being sold to ESPN. After the sale, Brenkus was open about his mental health challenges, saying he had received treatment for suicidal thoughts and depression from six different psychologists and psychiatrists.
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