Emmy-Winning ‘Sport Science’ Creator John Brenkus Passes at 53 After Depression Battle, Leaving Legacy of Innovation and Openness in Mental Health

Vienna, Virginia — John Brenkus, who gained fame as the co-creator and host of the innovative television program “Sport Science,” has died at the age of 53. The Virginia Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Brenkus’s death on May 31, 2025, was a suicide following a long struggle with depression. A statement released on June 1 through Brenkus’s social media profiles and the Brinx.TV website, a platform he later founded, …

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Music World Mourns: French-American Rapper Lucas Coly Passes Away at 27, Leaves Legacy of Openness About Mental Health Struggles

Las Vegas, Nevada – The music world and fans alike are mourning the loss of 27-year-old French-American rapper Lucas Coly, who was found deceased last week in Las Vegas. The Clark County Coroner’s Office reported that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Coly, known for his viral hit “I Just Wanna” and a dynamic presence on social media platforms, had been battling mental health challenges, according to his management …

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