The host of the «Scientific Sports Program» John Brinkus has passed away: what happened?
2 june 2025 в 16:13
The world of sports television will never be the same now that the host of the show «Sport Science», - John Brenkus, has passed away. The TV presenter, producer, and director had been open about his struggles with depression in recent years, but the official cause of death was not disclosed at the time of publication.
Brinx. TV, the media company founded by Brenkus, released a statement dedicated to him. «With deep sadness, we announce that John Brenkus has passed away», - the statement read. «John, co-founder of BASE Productions, founder of Brinx. TV, and co-author and host of the six-time Emmy award-winning 'Sport Science,' fought with depression. John lost this terrible battle on May 31, 2025. His devastated family and friends ask to be left in peace and urge anyone suffering from depression to seek help».
Below are updates on what happened to Brenkus.
Brenkus was a co-founder and co-CEO of BASE Productions, specializing in creating reality shows for specific channels, including Spike, National Geographic, and ESPN. BASE’s most well-known programs are «Fight Science» and «Sport Science», - which were hosted by Brenkus.
The official cause of Brenkus’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication. However, many believe he took his own life due to the statement from BASE Productions. The company noted that he «lost the battle» with depression on the day of his death and that his «devastated family and friends ask to be left in peace and urge anyone suffering from depression to seek help».
During a 2023 interview with his Brinx. TV colleague Marcellus Wiley, Brenkus candidly spoke about his struggles with depression.
«I sank into a very deep depression», - he said. «I was ready to commit suicide. So much so that I had a noose around my neck, I was ready to do it, and my dog Zeppelin came to the rescue literally, pulled me by the pants, wouldn’t leave me alone, wouldn’t let me go», - Brenkus added, saying he then called his mother. He then sought help from six different psychologists and psychiatrists, finally «finding his way».
Yes, Brenkus was married to his wife Lizzy Brenkus. The couple tried to keep their personal life away from the public eye, so little is known about Brenkus’s wife.
According to many sources, Brenkus shared his two children, Bryce and Arabella, with his wife.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
Brinx. TV, the media company founded by Brenkus, released a statement dedicated to him. «With deep sadness, we announce that John Brenkus has passed away», - the statement read. «John, co-founder of BASE Productions, founder of Brinx. TV, and co-author and host of the six-time Emmy award-winning 'Sport Science,' fought with depression. John lost this terrible battle on May 31, 2025. His devastated family and friends ask to be left in peace and urge anyone suffering from depression to seek help».
Below are updates on what happened to Brenkus.
Brenkus was a co-founder and co-CEO of BASE Productions, specializing in creating reality shows for specific channels, including Spike, National Geographic, and ESPN. BASE’s most well-known programs are «Fight Science» and «Sport Science», - which were hosted by Brenkus.
The official cause of Brenkus’s death was not disclosed at the time of publication. However, many believe he took his own life due to the statement from BASE Productions. The company noted that he «lost the battle» with depression on the day of his death and that his «devastated family and friends ask to be left in peace and urge anyone suffering from depression to seek help».
During a 2023 interview with his Brinx. TV colleague Marcellus Wiley, Brenkus candidly spoke about his struggles with depression.
«I sank into a very deep depression», - he said. «I was ready to commit suicide. So much so that I had a noose around my neck, I was ready to do it, and my dog Zeppelin came to the rescue literally, pulled me by the pants, wouldn’t leave me alone, wouldn’t let me go», - Brenkus added, saying he then called his mother. He then sought help from six different psychologists and psychiatrists, finally «finding his way».
Yes, Brenkus was married to his wife Lizzy Brenkus. The couple tried to keep their personal life away from the public eye, so little is known about Brenkus’s wife.
According to many sources, Brenkus shared his two children, Bryce and Arabella, with his wife.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
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