
‘Sport Science’ Host John Brenkus
Died By Suicide
… Medical Examiner Says
Revealed
John Brenkus — the host of the Emmy-award successful present “Sport Science” — died by suicide final week, the Virginia Division of Well being, Workplace of the Chief Medical Examiner tells TMZ Sports activities.
Brenkus’ household introduced the passing to the general public on Sunday — writing in a press release on X that Brenkus “had been battling despair.”
“John misplaced his battle with this horrible sickness on Might thirty first, 2025,” they stated. “His heartbroken household and mates request privateness right now, and encourage anybody who’s combating despair to hunt assist.”
Brenkus created “Sport Science” within the early 2000s … and it gained international reputation following its transfer to ESPN, as followers adored the distinctive look it gave into the way in which world-class athletes carry out at elite ranges.
Brenkus’ demise shook the sports activities world … with many, together with his former colleague Adam Schefter and certainly one of his mates Marcellus Wiley, taking to their X pages to recollect him.
Brenkus was simply 54 years outdated.
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