David Wilcock, a paranormal writer and YouTuber whose content primarily focused on science and spirituality, died April 20 after an apparent mental health crisis, according to local authorities.
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David Wilcock’s time on Earth has ended in a tragic way.
The paranormal writer and YouTuber—who built a platform through his videos about science and spirituality—died on April 20 in Boulder County, Colorado, authorities told TMZ. He was 53.
The incident reportedly unfolded around 10:44 a.m. after deputies received a 911 call regarding an “unknown problem,” though officials later told TMZ the emergency communications specialist believed the caller was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
When they arrived at the residence—which was located just outside the small town of Nederland—deputies found a man standing outside with an undisclosed weapon.
Minutes later, officials said the man used the weapon on himself and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlet.
Following the incident, authorities said they searched the home and surrounding property but didn’t find anyone else. They’re now working with the Boulder County Coroner's Office to determine the cause and manner of death, per TMZ.
E! News has reached out to Wilcock’s rep and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department for more information, but did not receive a response.
Wilcock had been active on YouTube in the days leading up to his death, with his last video being posted on April 19.
He was also a New York Times best-selling author, a frequent guest on Ancient Aliens on History Channel, and the star of the documentary film Above Majestic, according to his YouTube bio.
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And though he wasn’t as active on Instagram, he often poked fun at his prolonged absences while promoting his work.
In fact, he acknowledged his three-year hiatus from Instagram in July 2024. “I am back!” he wrote. “I am finally feeling like posting again, so here we are!”
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A few years earlier, Wilcock joked about going MIA on social media again with a picture of himself surrounded by a bunch of question marks.
“What Happened to David Challenge?” he captioned the April 2021 post. “Whoever has the most ridiculous and hilarious idea of why David has not been on social media for the past two months wins!”
“Post your idea below,” he quipped, “and the winner's crackpot theory will be read out on the next live stream with full credit.”
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