Ellen DeGeneres Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Guest Tayt Andersen at 19
Ellen DeGeneres Mourns Passing of Beloved Former Guest Tayt Andersen at 19
Ellen DeGeneres has shared a poignant tribute following the death of Tayt Andersen, a courageous young man born with only half a heart, who passed away on Friday at the age of 19. The former talk show host expressed her profound grief in an Instagram video, extending her heartfelt condolences to Tayt’s mother, Chrissy Becker, and remembering him as a truly ‘special guest’.
Fans will recall Tayt’s charming appearances on the show, where he playfully referred to Ellen as his ‘girlfriend,’ a sentiment she reciprocated, jokingly shocking her wife, Portia de Rossi. Ellen lauded Tayt for the immense joy and laughter he brought into every room, emphasizing how deeply he will be missed.
The video featured a moving compilation of Tayt’s moments on the show, highlighting his health challenges and the undeniable bond he shared with his mother and Ellen. An emotional DeGeneres captioned her post, “I love you Tayt. I love you Chrissy. You touched so many lives.”
Tayt’s family confirmed his passing early this morning, at 1:30 a.m. CT, stating he was “released from his bodily prison… surrounded by the fierce love of his family.” They revealed Tayt’s health deteriorated last weekend, leading to a day spent with loved ones saying their goodbyes before he passed peacefully while watching his favorite movies and reading beloved books.
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