Jennifer Eckhart dies by suicide at 36 after years-long legal battle with Ed Henry
ennifer Eckhart, a former Fox News associate producer who made heartbreaking accusations against former anchor Ed Henry, has died by suicide. She was only 36 years old.
Eckhart was found dead at her Florida home on Saturday, Sept. 19, according to an incident report from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office obtained by PEOPLE.
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office confirmed to TMZ that her death was ruled a suicide. According to the outlet, her mother found her dead inside a bathtub with a knife nearby.
Eckhart worked at Fox Business for seven years before leaving the network. She made headlines in 2020 when she filed a lawsuit against Henry, alleging that he had “violently” sexually assaulted her while they were both working at Fox.
According to PEOPLE, she alleged that he took photos of her “for purposes of blackmail that could destroy her career.” Henry denied Eckhart’s allegations and maintained that their relationship was consensual.
