His death was announced via a statement posted to his X account on Sunday, June 1, and the Brinx.TV website John Brenkus was the host and founder of Sports Science He died on Saturday, May 31, according to a statement posted on his X account and the Brinx.

John Brenkus, the host of “Sport Science” that aired on ESPN, died by suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing the Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. His family announced Sunday that he had died following a battle with depression at 54 years old.

Sport Science' star John Brenkus’ cause of death was linked to his struggle with depression, per the medical examiner's report