Stephen “tWitch” Boss, an internationally renowned DJ, best known for being a fixture on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” has died. He was 40 years old.
TMZ reports that the popular “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant and “Magic Mike XXL” actor has died by suicide. He reportedly shot himself.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Allison Holker, 34, confirmed in a statement to People. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Holker, a professional dancer who also appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” reportedly ran frantically into an LAPD station claiming her husband had left home without his car, which she claimed was out of character. According to law enforcement officials this is the first time something like this has happened.
Police received a call about a shooting at an LA hotel, where they found Boss with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” a statement from Holker reads. “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.
“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
Boss started off on Ellen’s daytime TV show as a DJ, later being promoted to an executive producer. He stayed with her until the show came to its conclusion in 2022
He helped his boss through a tough time on national TV, claiming that despite the company’s huge setbacks, there was a lot of love behind the scenes.
“We can’t speak too much legally about it, but I’ll say this, there’s been love,” he said in 2020. “Obviously there’s some things to address, but from my standpoint and from countless others, there’s been love. I’ll just leave it at that until there’s a time where we can address more publicly. There’s been love, and there will continue to be love.”
The dancer, choreographer and TV personality is known for his first start as a contestant on MTV’s “The Wade Robson Project” in 2003, before becoming a runner-up on “Star Search.” However by Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance, he had already achieved household-name fame. He was a runner-up in the show’s 2008 season and would eventually return as an all-star on Season 10.
Boss and his wife, who is also a professional dancer, are the hosts of “Disney’s Fairytale Weddings” on Disney+ since 2018
Holker is one of the talented dancers appearing on the ABC show, “So You Think You Can Dance”. Afterwards, she became a professional dancer and was appearing on Seasons 7-14. Season 19 marks her third appearance as an all-star and she’s still going strong!
Nine years have passed since this lucky couple started their life together and in that time, they’ve been there for each other through so much..
“It’s our 9th anniversary!! I couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this perfect magical day!!!” Holker wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
“Saying YES to @sir_twitch_alot has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!! I feel so blessed and loved!! I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! I LOVE YOU.”
People are mourning on social media after hearing about the passing of tWitch.
“Rest, my friend,” “Ellen” executive producer Andy Lassner said.
“Damn this is sad news. sending prayers to Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s family and friends,” DJ Pauly D wrote on Twitter.
“What is going on?! This news has broken my heart. I’ve loved him since #SYTYCD. He was always so joyful & full of life. Always,” Yvette Nicole Brown stated.
Some have taken to his last Instagram post with his wife to show their love and support.
“Sisssssssster my heart is broken. I’m sooooo sorry,” Tamar Braxton wrote.
“Praying for your family,” Larsa Pippen daid.
Boss was survived by his wife Allison, who will have to take care of 3 children: Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3.