Jennifer Eckhart, former Fox Business producer, dead at 36.
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business associate producer and podcast host, was found dead at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida, on September 19 at the age of 36, with authorities indicating a likely suicide.
- Eckhart was discovered with a fatal throat wound and a pocketknife nearby, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office incident report.
- She gained public attention after filing a 2020 lawsuit accusing former Fox News anchor Ed Henry of rape and sexual misconduct, allegations Henry denied, and which led to his firing from Fox News.
- Eckhart also sued Fox News for allegedly failing to protect her and hold Henry accountable, though those claims were dismissed by a federal court.
- After leaving Fox, Eckhart hosted the podcast “REINVENTED,” focusing on personal reinvention and resilience, with its last episode released in March 2024.
