Ellen DeGeneres Mourns the Death of a Favorite Guest Meredith GordonSeptember 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM 0 Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the death of one of her favorite Ellen DeGeneres Show guests, 19yearold Tayt Anderson.
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Meredith GordonSeptember 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the death of one of her favorite Ellen DeGeneres Show guests, 19-year-old Tayt Anderson. Dubbed her "only boyfriend," Anderson was a guest on DeGeneres' talk show multiple times and made headlines for calling the host his "girlfriend." An avid fan of the comedienne, Anderson became a fan favorite throughout his multiple appearances on the show. He died on September 26 after a long battle with cancer.
"I love you Tayt. I love you Chrissy. You touched so many lives," DeGeneres captioned a video shared to social media, in which she said, "We had a very special guest on the show several times and his name is Tayt, and he thought that I was his girlfriend. So I told him he was my boyfriend, which shocked my wife. But he was a very special little human being and just brought joy and life and laughter into every room that he was in, and I will miss him."
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Born with half a heart, Anderson went through 12 surgeries by the age of 9. He was later diagnosed with cancer following a heart transplant at the age of 10.
How 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Became Tayt's Lifeline
While in the hospital, Anderson discovered The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which became a must-watch for the young boy. In DeGeneres' video, Anderson's mom, Chrissy Becker, explained her son was so dedicated to watching the talk show that he instructed doctors to schedule treatments, therapists, and surgeries around DeGeneres' broadcast time.
Family Statement on Tayt Anderson's Passing
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Anderson's family announced his death on Instagram with a series of black-and-white photos capturing the 19-year-old's final moments with his mother.
The announcement was captioned with the following, "Our hearts are absolutely shattered as we share the news we never wanted to write: Our sweet, strong warrior, Tayt, was released from his bodily prison early this morning, at 1:30 a.m. CT, surrounded by the fierce love of his family.
"While our souls feel shattered and lost by this unimaginable grief, we are so thankful that Tayt is finally free. No more pain, no more appointments, no more treatments.
"Tayt was loved by so many, and he impacted countless lives with his incredible smile, his quiet strength, his kindness, and his beautiful love.
"Last weekend, after taking a turn for the worse due to an infection, Tayt fought one last battle. He was so alert and responsive on Sunday, but by the night, he was in pain. After a long night, he finally found peace and drifted off to sleep around 4:00 a.m. Monday. He remained asleep and unresponsive, resting comfortably, until he passed away peacefully early this morning.
"Yesterday, we spent the day calling and FaceTiming family so they could say their goodbyes. We made sure to get his handprint—a small way to hold on to him—we watched his favorite movies, read his favorite stories. We knew Tayt's time was limited, but we honestly just weren't ready to lose him."
The caption concluded, "Please keep Chrissy, Tayt, and our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this crushing grief. There are truly no words to describe this pain; we are just moving through this painful process, grateful for every moment we had with our amazing boy. Please give us grace during this time."
Tayt's Memorable Appearances on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
Anderson made his first appearance by phone on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2013, whenthe comedienne declared the boy her "only boyfriend."
"I love you," he responded.
The charming boy would return to the show multiple times, including a 2015 episode in which he proudly exclaimed, "I got myself a new heart."
Tayt Anderson's Mom Chrissy Becker Reacts to Ellen's Post
Condolences quickly poured in from heartbroken fans who remembered the sweet boy's appearances on the talk show.
"I am crying my eyeballs out," wrote one. Another added, "Our hearts ache for a boy we only knew through your show."
Anderson's mom also shared her sentiments, writing, "We love you so much. Thank you for being his girlfriend. You gave him so much strength ❤️"
Related: Why the End of Rosie O'Donnell's Friendship With Ellen DeGeneres Was So 'Painful'
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