‘I’m heartbroken’: Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’

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3 years ago

December 15, 2022

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss has died at the age of 40

The man best known as the dancing DJ on The Ellen Degeneres show has been found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room.

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is the former So You Think You Can Dance contestant, who was found on Tuesday morning local time.

His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed her husband’s death in a statement to People.com.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.”

“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.”
ALLISON HOLKER BOSS, TWITCH’S WIFE

“He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans,” she said.

Boss was a freestyle hip hop dancer who was the runner-up on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” his wife said.

Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to Boss on Twitter, where she said she “loved him with all my heart”.

I’m heartbroken. 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. pic.twitter.com/lW8Q5HZonx
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 14, 2022

Boss made his first appearance on the program in 2014, before he was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020.

He is survived by his wife, and three children Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.ti

If you or anyone needs mental health support, please contact your local helpline.

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