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 melancholy.”

“John misplaced his combat with this horrible sickness on Could thirty first, 2025,” they stated. “His heartbroken household and buddies request privateness right now, and encourage anybody who’s combating melancholy to hunt assist.”

Brenkus created “Sport Science” within the early 2000s … and it gained world recognition following its transfer to ESPN, as followers adored the distinctive look it gave into the best way 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 considered one of his buddies Marcellus Wiley, taking to their X pages to recollect him.

Brenkus was simply 54 years previous.