John Brenkus was the creator of “Sport Science,” which examined the traits, physics and natural phenomena that made sports function and allowed high-performance athletes to be elite.

John Brenkus, the TV producer and host of the Emmy-winning ESPN series Sports Science, died May 31, his family confirmed. He was 53.

John Brenkus, who hosted ESPN's critically acclaimed Sport Science, has died after a battle with depression. Brenkus' death was announced in a statement via social media on Sunday, June 1. He was 54 years old.