Tayt Andersen

Reality Star

Birthday October 4, 2005

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Salt Lake City, UT

DEATH DATE Sep 26, 2025 (19)

#7,494 Most Popular

About

TV personality who was born with half a heart and became a regular guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, earning the nickname "Ellen's boyfriend." He first appeared on Ellen's show in 2013 after his mom wrote into the show saying he had two wishes, which were to go to Disneyland and to meet his girlfriend, Ellen.

Before Fame

He was born with a rare condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and was told he wouldn't live long before defying all odds.

Trivia

He got his heart transplant in 2015 after years of being on the waiting list. He has garnered more than 30,000 followers on his taytandersen Instagram account. 

Family Life

He is from Rigby, Idaho. His mother is Chrissy Andersen. 

Associated With

He appeared alongside comedian David Spade on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.