Chris Hyndman Dies; Canadian Television Host Was 49

Chris Hyndman, a television host for a lifestyle series in Canada, was found dead in a Toronto alleyway on Monday night.

He was 49 years old.

The co-host of Steven and Chris (alongside husband Steven Sabados), Hyndman’s death remains a mystery at this time.

He was discovered with no vital signs, but no other details are currently available.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the news Christopher Hyndman died early this morning," reads a message on the program’s Facebook page.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Steven, family, friends and colleagues; our thoughts are with them all."

Born in Newfoundland, Hyndman co-created The Sabados Group in 1992, a design company that grew into one of the many business ventures on which he and Steven worked together.

They broke into the entertainment business with Designer Guys, an HGTV (Canada) lifestyle show.

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In response to the sad news, other HGTV personalities took to Twitter to mourn Hyndman. Wrote Jonathan Scott, for example:

"I’m heartbroken to hear that Chris Hyndman has died. Just a joy to be around & such a kind soul. You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend."

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