Who Was John Brenkus’ Wife, Lizzie & How Many Kids Do They Have?

Former ESPN host John Brenkus tragically passed away on May 31, 2025, leaving the sports broadcasting community in shock. Accordingly, many have grown curious about his personal life, especially who he was married to. So, who was Brenkus’ wife, and what does she do for a living?

Here are all the details on John Brenkus’ wife-turned-widow, her job, and their kids.

Who was John Brenkus married to?

John Brenkus’ wife was Lizzie Brenkus.

Brenkus and Lizzie’s first meeting remains unknown, as the former chose to keep his private life out of the limelight. The duo tied the knot in 2004 and were staying in Park City, Utah.

What does Lizzie Brenkus do for a living?

Lizzie Brenkus is an artist, businesswoman, and endurance athlete. Lizzie’s education and family details are unknown, as she appears to lead a private life. She and her husband, John Brenkus, went on to form the band Brink of Midnight. Lizzie became the lead singer of the band.

In 2014, the couple released their debut holiday single titled “Christmas Is My Favorite Time of Year.” The song ultimately became successful, and Lizzie gained massive popularity. John and Lizzie opened up about their musical collaboration in a 2016 interview with The Patch. John Brenkus stated, “I was determined to get back into guitar after years of not really working at it. Once I got serious about it, I just started writing my own songs for the fun of it.”

Moreover, Lizzie revealed in the interview that she received classical training and also contributed her voice to Long Beach Opera Company and numerous theater productions. “I performed on stage as a singer or dancer up until we met,” she added.

Aside from being a musical band, Brink of Midnight evolved into a podcast hosted by John and Lizzie Brenkus.

Here’s how many kids John and Lizzie Brenkus have

The late John Brenkus and Lizzie have two kids, a son and a daughter.

Their son is named Bryce, while the girl is named Arabella.

Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.

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