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Ellen DeGeneres Honors Late Heart Warrior Tayt Andersen
9/27/2025
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- Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to Tayt Andersen, who died at 19 after heart disease.
- Tayt was born without the left side of his heart and underwent multiple surgeries.
- DeGeneres posted a montage of Tayt's appearances, highlighting the joy he brought.
- The Andersen family announced his passing on Instagram, noting heartbreak and relief he's free from pain and suffering.
