Jennifer Eckhart, former Fox News staffer, dies at 36
Former Fox Business Producer Jennifer Eckhart Dies at 36
Jennifer Eckhart, a former associate producer at Fox Business who later became an advocate for trauma survivors, has died. She was 36.
Eckhart was found dead at her home in Florida on the morning of Saturday, September 19, according to a Martin County Sheriff’s Office incident report obtained by People. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said her death was ruled a suicide. TMZ first reported the news.
A Career at Fox Business
Eckhart worked at Fox Business for seven years as an associate producer. Her name became widely known in 2020, when she filed a lawsuit accusing former Fox News anchor Ed Henry of sexually assaulting her while they both worked at the network.
In interviews at the time, Eckhart said she had been afraid to speak up because of Henry’s position and influence, describing how she felt he had the power to derail her career.
Henry denied the allegations and maintained that the relationship had been consensual. Fox News dismissed him after receiving Eckhart’s complaint and conducting an internal investigation.
A Five-Year Legal Battle
Eckhart’s lawsuit also named Fox, alleging the network failed to protect her. In March 2025, a federal judge dismissed her claims against the company, finding she had not shown that Fox knew of Henry’s alleged conduct before she came forward.
The case against Henry continued for years before the two reached a settlement. Speaking to People in 2025, Eckhart described the five-year process as exhausting and re-traumatizing, but said the settlement had lifted a weight from her and renewed her commitment to helping other survivors.
Turning to Advocacy
In the years after leaving Fox, Eckhart focused on supporting others who had experienced trauma. She founded The Reinvented Project, a nonprofit that offers support to survivors through animal-assisted therapy, and hosted the podcast REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart, which featured conversations with musicians and public figures, including Billy Corgan, on topics such as generational trauma.
She often spoke about wanting to turn painful experiences into something meaningful for others. Reflecting on her case, she said survivors do not need validation from a courtroom to emerge stronger.
Her last Instagram post, shared on June 1, showed her in Florida. In it, she joked about how long it had been since she last posted and told followers she was working on new projects she was excited to share.
Eckhart is remembered by those who followed her work as a voice for survivors and a champion of healing through connection and compassion.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S. and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In the UK and Ireland, contact Samaritans free of charge at 116 123. For other countries, visit findahelpline.com.
