10 Photos of Jennifer Eckhart: Inside the Former Fox News Producer's Life and Career Before Her Death at 36

Former Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart has died aged 36, bringing renewed attention to a television career that later became overshadowed by a years-long legal battle involving former Fox News anchor Ed Henry.

Eckhart was found dead at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida, on Saturday, 19 September. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that her death was ruled a suicide. She had spent seven years at Fox and later sought to rebuild her career through journalism and podcasting.

Who Was Jennifer Eckhart?

Born and raised in Miami, Eckhart studied telecommunications news at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications before building a career in broadcasting.

She worked as an entertainment anchor for WUFT-TV, a PBS affiliate in Gainesville, and as a correspondent for ESPN Radio. Her early assignments included hosting coverage of the 2011 ESPN College Football Awards.

Eckhart later joined Fox Business Network, where she worked as an associate producer from 2013 to 2020. Her work included producing programmes such as 'The Claman Countdown' and interviews with prominent figures in business.

Her name became nationally recognised in 2020 after she filed a lawsuit against Ed Henry and Fox News.

Eckhart accused Henry of rape and other sexual misconduct, alleging that he used his position at the network to manipulate and control her. She said she feared he had the power to damage her career.

Henry denied Eckhart's allegations and maintained that their sexual relationship had been consensual.

Fox News fired Henry in July 2020 after receiving Eckhart's complaint and commissioning an investigation by outside counsel. At the time, Henry was a co-anchor of 'America's Newsroom.'

Eckhart also brought claims against Fox News, arguing that the network failed to protect her and should have known about Henry's alleged conduct.

What Happened to Jennifer Eckhart's Lawsuit?

The legal battle continued for nearly five years.

In March 2025, US District Judge Ronnie Abrams granted Fox News summary judgment on Eckhart's claims against the network while allowing her remaining claims against Henry to proceed. The court found that the evidence did not establish that Fox knew or should have known about Henry's alleged conduct towards Eckhart before she reported it.

Eckhart and Henry subsequently reached a confidential settlement in June 2025, shortly before the remaining case was due to go to trial. The claims against Henry were then dismissed.

An appeals court later upheld the ruling in Fox News' favour, finding that Eckhart had not shown the network knew of Henry's alleged conduct towards her and failed to take appropriate action.

Jennifer Eckhart's Career After Fox News

Eckhart had previously spoken publicly about her experience at Fox, saying in a 2020 interview that she had been 'paralysed by fear' while working there.

After leaving the network, she moved into a new phase of her career and launched the podcast 'REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart.' The programme featured stories from people in business, sport and entertainment who had overcome significant setbacks and adversity.

Her most recent podcast episode was released in March, while Eckhart returned to Instagram in June and told followers she was working on projects she was excited to share.

What Is Known About Jennifer Eckhart's Death?

Eckhart was found at her Florida home on 19 September. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that her death had been ruled a suicide. She was 36.

Authorities have not publicly established a motive for her death, and there is no verified evidence linking it to her previous lawsuit or experiences at Fox News.