Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business associate producer and host of the podcast REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart, has died at the age of 36.
Eckhart was found dead at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that her death was ruled a suicide. Additional details surrounding her death have not been publicly released.
Her death has prompted remembrance across the media community, particularly among people who knew her through her work in television production, journalism and podcasting.
Jennifer Eckhart Remembered for Her Media Career
Eckhart built a career across television, radio and digital media.
She joined Fox in 2013 and spent approximately seven years with the company, eventually working as an associate producer for Fox Business. Earlier in her career, she worked in radio and television, including work connected to ESPN Radio and PBS affiliate WUFT-TV.
Her professional work placed her around business, entertainment and news coverage, while her later projects gave her a more independent platform.
After leaving traditional television production, Eckhart developed REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart, a podcast focused on people who had overcome significant challenges and made major changes in their personal or professional lives. Her official website describes the program as a series centered on stories of reinvention and resilience.
Jennifer Eckhart Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jennifer Eckhart |
| Age | 36 |
| Date found dead | September 19, 2026 |
| Location | Hobe Sound, Martin County, Florida |
| Career | Former Fox Business associate producer |
| Podcast | REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart |
| Cause/manner of death | Ruled a suicide by authorities |
| Additional circumstances | Not publicly released |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Funeral arrangements | Not publicly announced |
REINVENTED Became Part of Her Legacy
Podcasting became an important part of Eckhart’s career after her years in television.
Through REINVENTED, she interviewed public figures from business, sports, entertainment and other fields about the experiences that shaped their lives and the ways they navigated major changes.
The project reflected a theme that had become closely associated with Eckhart’s public work: rebuilding and moving forward after difficult experiences.
The podcast remained active into 2026, with its latest listed episode featuring former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg and published in March.
Jennifer Eckhart’s Work Supporting Trauma Survivors
Eckhart also founded The Reinvented Project, a nonprofit focused on supporting trauma survivors through animal-assisted healing.
The organization describes its mission as helping trauma survivors navigate their healing journeys through human-animal connections and partnerships with mental health experts and organizations.
That work became another significant part of Eckhart’s life after her departure from Fox and her highly publicized legal dispute.
Her professional and advocacy work meant that many people came to know her not only as a producer and podcast host but also through the personal experiences she discussed publicly.
Jennifer Eckhart and the 2020 Legal Case
Eckhart became nationally known in 2020 after filing a lawsuit against former Fox News anchor Ed Henry.
In the lawsuit, Eckhart accused Henry of rape and sexual misconduct. Henry denied the allegations and maintained that their relationship was consensual.
Fox News terminated Henry in July 2020 after receiving Eckhart’s complaint and conducting an investigation.
The legal proceedings continued for several years. In March 2025, a federal judge dismissed Eckhart’s claims against Fox News, while her claims against Henry continued.
Eckhart and Henry subsequently reached a settlement in June 2025 before the case was scheduled to proceed to trial. The financial terms of the settlement were not publicly disclosed.
The lawsuit and its aftermath became an important chapter in Eckhart’s public life, but her later work increasingly focused on podcasting, advocacy and supporting people who had experienced trauma.
A Career That Extended Beyond Fox
Eckhart’s professional background extended beyond her years at Fox.
Her biography identifies earlier work with ESPN Radio and WUFT-TV before her move into national television. At Fox, she progressed through several production roles before becoming an associate producer.
Her transition into podcasting allowed her to develop a different type of media platform, one centered on longer conversations and personal stories rather than traditional television segments.
Through REINVENTED, she spoke with guests about career changes, adversity and personal transformation.
Jennifer Eckhart’s Death at 36
Eckhart was found dead at her Hobe Sound home on September 19, 2026.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the death was ruled a suicide. Authorities have not publicly released extensive additional circumstances surrounding her death.
Because the manner of death has been officially reported, no speculation about other causes or circumstances is warranted.
Her death at 36 has brought renewed attention to a career that included television production, journalism, podcasting and advocacy.
Family, Friends and Media Community Mourn
For people who knew Eckhart personally, her death represents the loss of someone whose life extended far beyond her professional achievements.
Family and friends will carry their own memories of her, while colleagues and listeners may remember her through her work in television and the conversations she created through REINVENTED.
Her podcast and nonprofit work also connected her with people who had never met her personally but encountered her through stories about resilience, reinvention and overcoming difficult experiences.
Those connections now form part of the broader remembrance surrounding her death.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No confirmed funeral, visitation, burial or memorial arrangements for Jennifer Eckhart have been publicly announced in the information currently available.
Additional details may be released by her family or representatives as arrangements are made.
Until then, the focus remains on remembering Eckhart’s life, her media career and the projects she created during her years in journalism and podcasting.
Remembering Jennifer Eckhart
Jennifer Eckhart leaves behind a professional legacy that crossed television production, journalism, podcasting and advocacy.
She spent years working in media before creating REINVENTED, a platform built around stories of personal and professional transformation. She also founded The Reinvented Project to support trauma survivors through animal-assisted healing.
Her death at 36 has left family, friends, colleagues and members of the media community mourning.
As those who knew her remember her life, her work and the people she reached through her various projects will remain important parts of her legacy.
Disclaimer
This obituary is based on current reports concerning the death of Jennifer Eckhart. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that her death was ruled a suicide. Additional circumstances surrounding her death have not been publicly released and should not be supplemented with speculation. Information concerning her 2020 allegations against Ed Henry reflects claims made in litigation; Henry denied the allegations and maintained that their relationship was consensual. The parties later settled the claims against Henry in 2025 without a public trial. Additional funeral or memorial information may be added if confirmed details are released.