"Within minutes of deputies' arrival, he used the weapon on himself," local police reported.

The History Channel paranormal expert was just 53 years old.

Tributes have poured in for David Wilcock, known for appearing in a number of shows including Ancient Aliens, Cosmic Disclosure, Ancient Civilisations and more.

David Wilcock, known for Ancient Aliens, died by suicide at 53 following a reported mental health crisis, his family confirmed.

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.

Nick Pope, a former U.K. Ministry of Defence and UFO expert who frequently appeared on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 60. The passing was announced ...

BERLIN (AP) - The Swiss artist H.R. Giger, who designed the creature in Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror classic "Alien," has died at age 74 from injuries suffered in a fall. Sandra Mivelaz, administrator ...

David Wilcock, a paranormal content creator best known for his appearances on The History Channel’s docuseries Ancient Aliens, has died after an apparent suicide. He was 53. The Boulder County Coroner ...