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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Michael Toledo

Why Tayt Andersen Was Ellen DeGeneres' Only 'Boyfriend' and the Heartwarming Story Behind Their Bond

Ellen DeGeneres hugging Tayt Andersen (Credit: The Ellen Show)

Tayt Andersen, the brave 19-year-old who won America's heart on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was lovingly dubbed the host's 'only boyfriend', has died after a lifelong battle with health complications.

The teenager, whose cheeky humour and touching friendship with DeGeneres made him a household name, passed away in early Friday, 26 September, with his family by his side.

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