tldrdaily.news logo

John Brenkus, 'Sports Science' Host, Dies at 54 After Battle with Depression

1 min read
Source: NBC News
John Brenkus, 'Sports Science' Host, Dies at 54 After Battle with Depression
Photo: NBC News
TL;DR Summary

John Brenkus, the Emmy-winning host and co-creator of ESPN's 'Sport Science,' died at age 54 after battling depression, which he openly discussed and credited with saving his life through therapy and support. His innovative series used technology to explore sports myths and earned six Emmy awards. Brenkus's death highlights the importance of mental health awareness and seeking help.

Topics:sports#depression#espn#john-brenkus#mental-health#obituary#sports-science
Share this article
  1. John Brenkus, 'Sports Science' host and co-creator, dies at 54  NBC News
  2. John Brenkus, founder and host of ESPN's 'Sports Science' show, dies  Yahoo Sports
  3. John Brenkus, Founder and Host of Sport Science , Dies at 54 After 'Battling Depression': 'Lost His Fight'  People.com
  4. John Brenkus, Emmy-winning host of ESPN’s ‘Sport Science,’ dead at 54 after battle with depression  New York Post
  5. ESPN ‘Sport Science’ host John Brenkus dies at 54  KTLA

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

0

Time Saved

2 min

vs 2 min read

Condensed

84%

359 → 58 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on NBC News