Ex-Espn and Fox Sports Star John Brenkus dead after the battle with depression

Former ESPN personality and bestseller author John Brenkus died after a fight with depression.

He was the maker and host of ‘Sport Science’, who also won several Emmy Awards while at FOX Sports Net. His death was announced on Sunday evening.

“It is with deep sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus died,” said a statement.

‘John, co-founder of Base Productions, founder of Brinx.tv, and co-maker and host of the six-time Emmy Award-winning’ Science ‘, had fought against depression.

“John lost his fight with this terrible disease on May 31, 2025. His deeply sad family and friends are currently asking for privacy and encourages everyone who struggles with depression to seek help.”

The news about his death led to an outpouring of sorrow from the entire sports world. Former NFL Quarterback Robert Griffin III was one of those who pay tribute to social media.

“Prayers for John Brenkus and his family,” he wrote on X. “The man who gave us the Emmy winning sports science lost his struggle with depression.”

Former defensive ending Marcellus Wiley, who was a partner of Brenkus on his Brinx.tv streaming platform, wrote ‘Rip John Brenkus’ next to a prayer memoi.

More to follow