Barstool Sports Producer Jonathan Stanko Dies at 32 After Cancer Battle
The beloved production technician, diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in 2024, leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication.
- Jonathan Stanko, a production technician at Barstool Sports since 2021, passed away at the age of 32 after battling stage four stomach cancer.
- Stanko publicly revealed his diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma gastric cancer in April 2024, sharing that his prognosis was 14 months without successful chemotherapy treatment.
- Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy and colleagues, including Dan “Big Cat” Katz and Connor Griffin, paid heartfelt tributes to Stanko, highlighting his work ethic, kindness, and impact on the team.
- Stanko married his longtime partner, Emma, in a special ceremony following his diagnosis, and she survives him.
- Before joining Barstool Sports, Stanko worked at Iona University’s athletic department, where he was remembered as a dedicated and inspiring figure by his former colleagues and alma mater.