The tragic news of Stephen Boss’ death was ruled a suicide. Commonly known as DJ, or dancer tWitch Boss, his suicide came as a shock to the family. According to his wife, he was the kind of person who lit up the room, no matter the circumstance.
tWitch Boss took his own life
The legendary tWitch Boss, died on the 13th of December. The tragedy occurred in a hotel where he allegedly shot himself in the head. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed this. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, from So You Think You Can Dance, announced his death in a statement she shared with People.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us,” Allison, a 34-year-old grieving widow, said. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends, and community above all else, and leading with love and the light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
She added: “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she continued. “I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.”
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He was loved by many, especially Ellen Degeneres
Stephen Boss well well loved in the entertainment industry. Not only was he a dancer, but he was well-known DJ. In 2014, Ellen Degeneres and her team got him to play as a guest DJ on the show. He remained a constant presence in the shows till it finished in 2022. Not only that but in 2020 he was made an executive producer. “Over a decade ago I met someone who changed my life and our show,” said Ellen. “I’m talking about you tWitch…I love you so much.”
Ellen tweeted about the loss she feels over tWitch Boss’s suicide. “I’m heartbroken,” she wrote. “tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”
More tributes to Twitch Boss
tWitch Boss had many friends in the So You Think You Can Dance industry. Additionally, he had many celebrity friends, like Jenifer Lopez and Jada Pinket. Both of whom paid tribute to their late friend.
“He was so sweet, kind and generous,” Pinkett Smith wrote. “So many people suffer in silence. I wish he could have known that he didn’t have to. May his beautiful, shining soul rest in the arms of the Great Supreme and may that same Higher Power heal the shattered hearts of his loved ones.”
Lastly, suicide is not something that should be taken lightly. So, if you know anyone who might be struggling with their mental health and might be at risk of taking their own life, get in touch with the suicide crisis hotline. You can choose one of three options. One, dial 988. Two, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Or three, go to 988lifeline.org.
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