John Brenkus, 'Sports Science' host, is mourned after death at age 54
John Brenkus, 'Sports Science' host, is mourned after death at age 54
John Brenkus, who was known for his terrific work on Sports Science on ESPN and Fox Sports Net, died on May 1, 2025 at the age of 54.
According to a post on social media from his family: "It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away."
He had "been battling depression [and] lost his fight with this terrible illness." The statement went on to tell those struggling with depression to get help. Brenkus had been open about his battle, speaking about it with Marcellus Wiley in recent years.
Brenkus won a total of six Emmys for his work on the segments that we all loved, showing the astounding science behind what our favorite athletes accomplished. And sometimes those very same athletes were guests who participated in all kinds of testing.
The sport world mourned the loss of John Brenkus
Prayers up for John Brenkus and his family 🙏🏾
The man who gave us the Emmy Winning Sports Science lost his battle with depression at the age of 53. pic.twitter.com/QSxjh0U4ub — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 2, 2025
I'm so incredibly sad to learn of the passing of John Brenkus. I did an episode of Sport Science back in the day and we remained friends. The ultimate professional, he was kind, encouraging, smart and inventive. This is awful. RIP John Brenkus https://t.co/nP9Of8z47K pic.twitter.com/XSNCp3UHWU — Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) June 2, 2025
This is incredibly sad. John was so good at what he did. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, John. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 2, 2025
John Brenkus, former host of ESPN's Sports Science, has passed away.
RIP. pic.twitter.com/eILsFq0RyC — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 2, 2025
Here's how ESPN announced the news about John Brenkus
John Brenkus, the co-creator and host of ESPN's Sports Science, has died at the age of 54, Brinx TV announced in a statement Sunday. pic.twitter.com/n0OSXYKDUZ — ESPN (@espn) June 2, 2025
We're thinking of the entire Brenkus family and mourning with the rest of the world.
Fans are sharing their favorite Sports Science moments in tribute to John Brenkus
this is my favorite Sports Science moment...RIP John Brenkus pic.twitter.com/U9cYtaY1Kk — swish (@jcrsm_2195) June 2, 2025
RIP John Brenkus
His Sports Science segment on Dirk included an unforgettable line
'If you were as tall as Yao Ming, with the vertical leap of Derrick Rose… you still couldn't get a hand on the ball.' https://t.co/BsOVYmFjot pic.twitter.com/9nmFgMr062 — Mavs Film Room 🐴🎥 (@MavsFilmRoom) June 2, 2025
When John Brenkus did a Sports Science breakdown on Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson 🔥
RIP John Brenkus 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7uzPCrlgys — Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) June 2, 2025
RIP.
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