John Brenkus, the longtime host of “Sports Science” on ESPN, has died at age 54.

Brenkus, who rose to fame by examining the science behind sports, died May 31 after a battle with depression, according to a statement shared on X. No cause of death was revealed.

“John lost his fight with this terrible illness,” the statement read. “His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help.”

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