Producer John Brenkus attends the 2018 ESPY Awards Red Carpet Show Live! Celebrates With Moet & Chandon at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Kovac/Getty Images

John Brenkus, who rose to fame by examining the science behind sports, has died, according to a statement shared by the TV production company he founded.

Brenkus, the longtime host of "Sport Science" on ESPN, died May 31 after a battle with depression, according to the statement from Brinx TV, which was shared on its website.

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

The statement was also shared on Brenkus' X account

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