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John Brenkus, founder and host of Emmy-winning 'Sports Science' show, dies aged 54

John Brenkus, the founder and host of the Emmy-winning "Sports Science" show, has died aged 54 after a battle with depression.

CNN — John Brenkus, the founder and host of the Emmy-winning "Sports Science" show, has died aged 54 after a battle with depression, a statement on his social media account said on Sunday. The show sought to uncover "sports' biggest myths and mysteries by using cutting-edge technology to measure momentum, friction and the laws of gravity," per ESPN. "Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley, who worked with Brenkus on Brinx.TV, paid his respects on X, saying: "RIP" as well as a prayer and heart emoji.Brenkus previously told Wiley that he fell into a "very deep depression" after selling "Sports Science" and was suicidal at times.Brenkus said that he was close to taking his own life until his dog until his dog, Zepplin, pulled on the legs of his jeans, which he credits for saving his life.

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