Philip Coppens Of ‘Ancient Aliens’ Passes Away [Report]
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UPDATE No.2: Philip’s wife, Kathleen McGowan, also confirmed the news on her Facebook page. “My eternal beloved, my grail knight, my poet prince has made his transition. He is in the arms of the angels. In his last words he asked that I thank you all for loving him so much,” she wrote. A fundraiser page set up at GiveForward (to raise money for his cancer treatments) also confirmed that Philip Coppens is dead. There are other updates of a personal nature available on the website. You can view it for yourself here.
UPDATE: We can now confirm that Philip Coppens has indeed passed away. Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, friend, colleague, and fellow Ancient Aliens commentator, confirmed the sad news on his official Facebook fan page hours ago. “Philip Coppens has moved on to the next level. The transitionary period between this life and the reincarnation of the next IS heaven,” Tsoukalos wrote.
Philip Coppens, commentator on The History Channel’s Ancient Aliens: The Series, has reportedly died.
Hundreds of “RIP” messages have poured in on the official Facebook page of Philip Coppens, the author and investigative journalist best known for his work in the fields of ancient history and paranormal sciences.
News of Coppens’ death has yet to be confirmed by major news outlets, and our own emails to the author and his colleagues have yet to be returned. 2012 saw a number of death hoaxes started on social media websites like Facebook, so we must stress that Coppens’ death is an unconfirmed report at this time.
However, his declining health in recent months lends some credibility to the potential of his untimely death. Coppens regularly uses his Twitter and Facebook accounts, though has done so less and less in recent weeks, primarily updating fans on his condition. “My fourth week in hospital is here today. Please keep praying for my recovery,” he wrote on December 22.
According to Coppens’ Facebook, he has been hospitalized in Los Angeles since November 25, and was diagnosed on December 13 with angiosarcoma, a rare cancer that is often fatal especially if it manifests in the liver.
On December 24, Coppens wrote: “My in-laws found me a copy of the British Museum crystal skull. His name is Vin. A lovely new companion,” on his Facebook, along with a photo which shows that he was still hospitalized at that time:
This would turn out to be his final Facebook post.
On December 26, Coppens posted this tweet in response to a fan query, showing that his spirits were still high, and that he was still planning on continuing his work when he got out of the hospital:
“@cougabait: @philipcoppens Where can I find your Roswell documentary?Hurry up and get better!” It is not out yet. Spring 2013 likely.
— Philip Coppens (@philipcoppens) December 27, 2012
That was his final tweet.
Coppens remained positive to the end, his final blog post on December 16 reflecting his characteristic thirst for arcane knowledge, gratitude to his loved ones, and his simple, overall philosophy regarding the meaning of life:
“Over the last few weeks, I have come to realize you have to be very specific about picking such mottos, for in my case, I remain convinced that this knowledge will indeed give me MY future. And insights into life, its value and especially its magical qualities, in the hope that with only a few days before December 21, people, through choice, will embrace a positive change in their life and travel onwards to the next level of their mission, which is the only reason why we have chosen to incarnate here on this lovely, blue water planet.”
Philip Coppens’ death is still unconfirmed, so don’t start hashtagging just yet. We will update this post as soon as we know more.
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Posted: December 30, 2012
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Dec 31, 2012
This is very unfortunate. Coppens was one of the few who really had an impartial and balanced view regarding alternative phenomenon.
Dec 31, 2012
So sad. I was just with him a few months back. We were still trying to arrange a make-up show for the one that was missed. We'll be talking about him tonight on Coast to Coast.
Dec 31, 2012
So sad… He was awesome!
Dec 31, 2012
So sad!
Dec 31, 2012
I hope this is not true, but if it is, he spent his life trying to make people understand that yes there is life beyond Earth. He will be well missed. He was a good guy.
Dec 31, 2012
I'll be listening
Dec 31, 2012
I'll be listening. I love when you host!
Dec 31, 2012
Excited to hear you host again Ian! Ian Punnett
Dec 31, 2012
Philip was so brilliant! What a sad day indeed…:(
Dec 31, 2012
So sad.
Dec 31, 2012
Wow, that comes from left field. very shocking. but remember coast fans, death is only an illusion, and the passing from this state to the next, is to be celebrated, not mourned
Dec 31, 2012
Sad Ian Punnett he will be missed…:(
Dec 31, 2012
So sad.
Dec 31, 2012
Dec 31, 2012
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos made the announcement on his Facebook fan page today around 4:00 p.m. after asking for prayers last night because Phillip's health seriously declined. What an end to a horrible year. May he be at peace.
Dec 31, 2012
Giorgio confirmed on his page…He is where I first got the news..as we were all praying for him…..
Dec 31, 2012
His wife, Kathleen McGowan, announced it on her facebook page several hours ago.
Dec 31, 2012
So sad to hear that
Dec 31, 2012
May the FORCE be with him ~ <3 ~ for he travels not alone.
Dec 31, 2012
Brilliant mind. He will be missed
Dec 31, 2012
http://philipcoppens.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-whole-new-world.html?m=1
Dec 31, 2012
Greetings, what sad news he will be sorrowfully miss here on the BLUE PLANET and my best wishes and condolences to his family and loved ones. Hopefully he will make contact through one of the mediums who frequent your show…May Peace and Love bless you for eternity.
Dec 31, 2012
Godspeed Philip
Dec 31, 2012
Oh how completely sad! I just loved watching Phil on Ancient Aliens and am just in a sort of shock. Does anyone know what he died of so quickly? What was he researching for his latest book? Good riddance 2012 and welcome 2013 is all I have to say!
Dec 31, 2012
Ancient Aliens wont be the same with out him ;/ I hope all his questions got answered after death..
Dec 31, 2012
Apparently it was some sort of extremely aggressive cancer… Such a shame!
Dec 31, 2012
May he rest in peace. Greatly enjoyed his commentary on "Ancient Aliens" and reading his books. Very sad to leave us so young.
Dec 31, 2012
Angiosarcoma. It attacks the blood vessels. In most cases it is said to start in the liver, but that's what I was reading on Google about his illness. Such a beautiful man.
Dec 31, 2012
Yes a sad day … I am sure Coast to Coast can donate a show in his honour
Dec 31, 2012
God bless this remarkable man he was wonderful and so inspirational
Dec 31, 2012
awwwwwwwwww really!
Dec 31, 2012
Am sorry to hear Philip Copper passing, and respect to him and his family…i lisen to Coast to coast all the time [night]…and have heard MrCopper on….I do beleve he is around us,, and lisening to all of us that loved his passion.We well meet again. Respect mj
Jan 1, 2013
I looked. forward. to ancient. aliens nd. I'm. sad for the lost. good commentator. will. b missed.
Jan 1, 2013
It sure is sad to learn of his passing from this world, Ian, but he's moved on to the next. Like Bob Dean says, we're timeless immortal beings that have nothing to fear of death in this 3 dimensional illusional world.
Jan 4, 2013
This is a great loss for us all! He's a brave hero!
Jan 4, 2013
So sad to hear of the passing of this brilliant man…
Jan 4, 2013
aw man!
Jan 5, 2013
I thought he was looking ill, this is so sad. He was one of my faves.
Jan 9, 2013
Does anyone know Ian's Twitter name #deaconpunnet or something like that.
Jan 10, 2013
The friends and neighbours in the Harbour,North Berwick Scotland are very sorry to hear of Philip's untimely death.They would Kathleen and the family to know that they are thinking of them at this sad time.
Jan 12, 2013
This is awful. The show will not be the same for me.
Jan 12, 2013
Man, IM crestfallen. Just watched him on Ancient Aliens, then saw the memoriam. I didn't know until just now. RIP Philip, I never met you but you were invited into my home every Friday.
The work continues by those who shared your vision, of full disclosure and waking up of humanity to the truth, WE ARE NOT ALONE! God speed onto your next adventure. 
<3
Jan 12, 2013
So appreciative of his contributions. Happy for him…such a blessed journey!
Jan 12, 2013
A positive energy, can not be created or destroyed, see you on the other side.
Jan 12, 2013
We have lost an incredible human being. Thoughts and love to his family and friends.
Jan 12, 2013
I CAN PERSONALLY CONFIRM MR COPPENS' DEATH. I WAS WATCHING THE NEW EPISODE OF ANCIENT ALIENS YEASTERDAY AND THERE WAS A MEMORANDUM FOR HIM AT THE END SAYING IN MEMORANUM OF PHILP COPPENS.
Jan 14, 2013
Very sudden, very sad…. my heart goes out to his wife and family on his passing. I have greatly enjoyed his contributions to Ancient Aliens over the past few years. Blessed Be.
Jan 16, 2013
Rest in peace Philip. You have now found the origin of mankind.
Jan 17, 2013
Just saw a recorded ANCIENT ALIENS & at the end was a memorial to him. I see him all the time on that show and he looks and seemed very healthy. What a shock and what a waste of a very intelligent, beloved person.
Jan 26, 2013
It's a shame that a man with all his knowledge and smarts was not aware that Oxygen and body alkalization is the cure for Cancer. I AM NOT MOCKING his death…. I am saddened by it… and anyone who wants to mock what I said should do the research and understand that Big Pharma rules all. Pills are not the answer. I also did not mean to insult anyone. We all have lost loved ones to Cancer. It's just a shame it's a profit business. Cant patent Oxygen.
Jan 31, 2013
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Who are the Watchers?
Different names for Watchers – nephilim, archons, annunaki, false gods.
Are Watchers related to Reptilian beings?
http://www.hotconflict.com/spiritual-watchers-ancient-aliens-annunaki-reptilians-alien-nwo-agenda/
Mar 7, 2013
You will be missed ♥
Mar 28, 2013
god bless, Philip will truly be missed, and to his family and friends he will always be in your memory.
May 22, 2013
Regarding your article on CNN Belief Blog: "My Take: Keep bad theology out of Oklahoma". hen what the Hell IS God? If God is actually the Creator of the Universe then HE and He alone is totally responsible for absolutely everything that happens in the Universe. God made this Earth in a way that's capable of creating tornadoes and hurricanes and earthquakes and floods and famine. None of those are caused by Man, they are caused by God. You seem to want to separate God from nature and somehow blame these horrible events on the randomness of nature, or whether a person turns left or right. But it's all God! And if that's God, then it's a totally capricious and hateful God, NOT the so-called God of Love and Peace that Christians claim is revealed in the New testament of the Bible. No, sir, there is no God like that. When you come to realize that all we have is the natural world, with no creator God, no benevolent God, no God of Salvation, and that we all have to just do the best we can with what we find in the world, then we'll all be better off.