The family of UFO expert and paranormal YouTuber have broken their silence on the death of David Wilcock, which has taken the internet by storm for the past two days.
In a recent development, the family has confirmed that Wilcock died by suicide on April 20, 2026. In a press release from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Wilcock’s family acknowledged that he had struggled with a mental health crisis, depression and “enormous financial debt” for years.
He also rejected the involvement of X and any foul play and conspiracy claims widely circulated on YouTube related to the tragic death of the American author.
“When remembering David, it is important to hold together more than one truth: that some of his actions raised concerns about misinformation, and that he was also a man in eternal search of clarity,” the family wrote.
According to family statements, Wilcock, like other humans, was going through the same vulnerabilities and complications that affect our entire lives.
The family also urged people to keep an open mind and keep an eye on people struggling with mental health issues with compassion in their hearts.
He said, “The loss of a life can turn our attention to our shared humanity, whether or not we agree on life’s unanswered questions.”
The tragic death of the 53-year-old man, a leading figure of the disclosure movement, has also given rise to various conspiracy theories. Some netizens linked his death to the frightening pattern of sudden disappearances and deaths of American scientists linked to sensitive scientific research.
David Wilcock’s last words
Just two days before his death, the 53-year-old writer extraordinaire had streamed live on YouTube.
During the live stream, Wilcock expressed concern over the mysterious deaths of other UFO theorists and scientists, including Nick Pope and Swiss conspiracy theorist Erich von Däniken, who died in January 2026.
“I’m excited to be here, you know, every day I have on Earth is a gift and a blessing, and I’m very grateful for that, because frankly, people are disappearing. Scientists are disappearing…it’s a little scary.”
UFO researcher David Wilcock died by suicide in Boulder County, Colorado at the age of 53.
