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John Brenkus, host of Emmy-winning show 'Sport Science', dies after battling depression
John Breknus passed away at the age of 54 (Image via X/@NFL_Convo)
John Brenkus, the creator and host of the Emmy-winning show "Sport Science" and founder of production companies BASE and died Saturday at age 54 after battling depression, according to a post on his Facebook account.
A social media announcement on Sunday night confirmed his death and revealed his struggle with mental health. "He had been battling depression and lost his fight with this terrible illness," the post stated, urging those struggling with depression to seek help.
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Brenkus had previously discussed his mental health challenges openly. Back in January 2023, he revealed to Marcellus Wiley, his partner at that he had attempted suicide before being saved by his dog.
"Sport Science," which launched in 2007 on Fox Sports Net before moving to ESPN for its third season, explored the science and mathematics behind athletic achievements and performances. The show featured Brenkus as host, who also participated in various athletic tests during episodes. Brenkus hosted more than 1,800 segments of the popular show. Brenkus later brought back his show in recent years on his own platform.
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The program achieved significant success, winning multiple Emmy awards, including "Outstanding Graphic Design" in 2008 and "Outstanding New Approaches in Sports Programming" in 2009.
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Brenkus was an accomplished producer and director who co-founded BASE productions and later established companies specializing in reality television content.
Following the announcement of his death, numerous figures in the sports industry paid tribute to Brenkus and his contributions through the influential "Sport Science" show.
