Paranormal Writer David Wilcock Said ‘I’m Sorry to Put You Through This’ on 911 Call Before Death at 53

David Wilcock, a paranormal writer and popular YouTuber who died at 53 earlier this week, was dealing with financial difficulties before his death, according to authorities.

After it was reported that the social media personality died on Monday, April 20, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office released a timeline of their response to the incident.

According to the press release issued Thursday, April 23, a 911 call came in Monday at 10:44 a.m., and the caller — who “identified himself as David Wilcock,” per the release — spoke about “health issues and financial concerns.”

Because Wilcock would not reveal whether or not he was armed, a Boulder County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrived in the area and waited for backup since they didn’t know what his intentions were.

After a second deputy arrived, they made a plan “on how to safely approach the property.” Minutes later, Wilcock said on the phone, “I’m sorry to put you through this,” and disconnected the call, according to the timeline.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies observed Wilcock “holding a gun,” which they said he used on himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement from Wilcock’s family, they confirmed the author — who wrote multiple books and often spoke about aliens and UFOs — “took his own life on April 20, 2026, after a long struggle with depression and overwhelming financial debt.”

“His family, and chosen family, hope this loss encourages more focused attention to mental health care access,” the statement added.

Remembering Wilcock as someone who “laughed easily and had a big heart,” they noted: “Like many young people, he experienced painful periods of struggle and difficulty.”

“Beyond his public persona, he was a human navigating the same complexities and vulnerabilities that shape all our lives,” the family said. “His passing is a reminder of how important it is to meet one another with open minds and compassion in our hearts. The loss of a life can turn our focus to our shared humanity, whether we agree on life’s unanswered questions or not.”

They ended the statement by encouraging people to get help if needed: “If you or someone you know is battling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. To honor David’s memory and support others experiencing mental health struggles, donations may be made in his name to the Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org.”