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CBC-TV co-host Christopher Hyndman of the lifestyle talk show 'Steven and Chris' was found dead in Toronto on Monday night
Cause of death is unknown and and a police investigation is 'wide open'
Hyndman is on a show with his partner of over 25 years Steven Sabados
The duo's television programs have aired in more than 80 countries worldwide and their design work has been featured by Oprah Winfrey

Published: 21:18 EST, 4 August 2015 | Updated: 12:12 EST, 5 August 2015

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CBC-TV co-host Christopher Hyndman of the lifestyle talk show 'Steven and Chris' was found dead in Toronto on Monday night.

The 49-year-old's cause of death has not been made public at this time and occurs just two days after returning home from vacation with his co-host partner of 25 years, Steven Sabados, whom he's been starring on television shows with since 2001.

Toronto police say they found Hyndman's dead body in a Toronto alleyway at 11.00pm on Monday night close to the apartment where he lives with Sabados.

The Toronto police said they will not divulge more details about Hyndman's death unless it is deemed a criminal investigation. Law enforcement are still searching for clues as to what may have caused the tragic incident, reports CBC.

A police spokesperson said the investigation is still 'wide open.'

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Mysterious death: CBC-TV co-host Christopher Hyndman (pictured) of the lifestyles show 'Steven and Chris' was found dead in Toronto on Monday night

The scene: Toronto police say they found Hyndman's dead body in a Toronto alleyway at 11.00pm on Monday night close to the apartment where he lives with his partner and co-host Steven Sabados

Couple and co-hosts: Christopher Hyndman(right) met Steven Sabados (left) in 1988 and they became a couple then went to host a series of shows together including 'Steven and Chris' on CBC

'The Toronto police will not discuss someone’s private issues unless it’s deemed a criminal investigation.'

'It is with profound sadness that we share the news Christopher Hyndman died early this morning,' Heather Conway, Executive Vice President of English Services, and Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director of Unscripted Content, said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

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

The company is providing counseling and assistance to employees of the company as needed, reports Global News.

Global News reports that Hyndman was born in Ottawa and worked as a make-up artist before making it big.

Hyndman met Sabados in 1988 and they became a couple and in 2001 hosted a show on HGTV Canada together called 'Designer Guys.'

Beloved host Christopher Hyndman appears on Steven and Chris

Loving couple: Steven Sabados and Christopher Hyndman are pictured here on the beach on vacation just two days ago. On the show Hyndman was the jokester of the two while Sabados was the more pragmatic one

The Toronto police said they will not divulge more details about Hyndman's death unless it is deemed a criminal investigation. They have said that the investigation is currently 'wide open'

Perfect pair: The duo's television programs have aired in more than 80 countries worldwide and their design work has been featured by Oprah Winfrey

They later starred in 'Design Rivals' and 'So Chic with Steven and Chris' before their debut on CBC in 'Steven and Chris.'

Hyndman was the joker between the two, while Sabados was the more pragmatic one.

The duo's television programs have aired in more than 80 countries worldwide and their design work has been featured by Oprah Winfrey, reports CBC.

'We were fortunate to work with him earlier in his career. He was a wonderful and talented man and will be greatly missed,' said Christine Shipton, senior vice president and chief creative officer of Shaw Media, in a statement.

'Our sympathies go out to his family, friends and colleagues.'

Tragic: The couple has been together for over 25 years. Hyndman was found dead not far from where they share a home together in Toronto

Christopher Hyndman and Steven Sabados were friends with models and celebrities including Coco Rocha. Their friends and colleagues are reeling over the death