UPDATE — 4/23/26, 6:30 p.m. ET: Ancient Aliens star David Wilcock’s family is speaking out about his mental health issues and financial strain following his death at age 53 in an apparent suicide.

Ancient Aliens commentator and conspiracy author David Wilcock has died at 53 in Boulder County, Colorado, after what police described as a mental health crisis involving a weapon.

David Wilcock, a well-known influencer who studied aliens and the paranormal, had health problems and was mired in debt when he died by suicide on Monday, according to Colorado police and his family.

David Wilcock, a well-known influencer who studied aliens and the paranormal, had health problems and was mired in debt when he died by suicide on Monday, according to Colorado police and his family.

"Within minutes of deputies' arrival, he used the weapon on himself," a report said. History Channel personality, YouTube star, and extraterrestrial researcher David Wilcock has died at age 53 after ...

David Wilcock, a paranormal content creator and author, died by suicide on April 20 at age 53 Police responded to a call outside of Nederland, Colo. and made contact with Wilcock before he died by ...

The world of alternative science and paranormal research is mourning the loss of David Wilcock, a controversial yet widely followed figure, whose conspiracy theories captivated audiences for years.

David Wilcock, a well-known personality recognized for his contributions to the series Ancient Aliens and his extensive work in the realms of extraterrestrial theories and conspiracy narratives, has ...

A new-age entertainment industry was booming during Corey Goode and David Wilcock's rise. Their claims of a secret space alien program wowed.

History Channel personality, YouTube star, and extraterrestrial researcher David Wilcock has died at age 53 after an incident involving police response in Boulder County, Colo. Local authorities ...