Overview

• The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that Brenkus died by suicide, confirming earlier reports.
• Brenkus’s death on May 31 was first announced June 1 via posts on his X account and the Brinx.TV website.
• He had been open about his long battle with depression and survived a 2023 suicide attempt with help from his dog and mental health professionals.
• As founder and host of Sport Science, Brenkus led nearly 1,800 segments using cutting-edge technology to explore athletic performance and earned six Emmy Awards.
• His family urged anyone struggling with depression to seek help as colleagues from ESPN, Fox Sports and beyond pay tribute to his legacy.