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.
By Joelle Goldstein Apr 22, 2026 10:13 PM
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David Wilcock, Paranormal Writer and YouTuber, Dead at 53
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 confirmed to E! News . He was 53.
The incident unfolded around 10:44 a.m. after deputies received a 911 call regarding an “unknown problem,” according to a Boulder County Sheriff’s Office press release, with the emergency communications specialist believing 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, the man used the weapon on himself and was pronounced dead at the scene, per officials.
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.
A rep for Wilcock was not immediately available to E! News for comment.
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.
David Wilcock/Instagram
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!”
David Wilcock/Instagram
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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