How did Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the Ellen Show’s dancing DJ, die?
Boss became a regular fixture on Ellen DeGeneres’ programme until it’s ending this year and he sadly passed away from suicide.
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, proffessional dancer and a key part of Ellen DeGeneres’ talkshow, has died at the age of 40. It has been reported that he died by suicide
His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his death in a statement.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” she said.
“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.”
Ellen DeGeneres also posted her tribue to tWitch on her Twitter account.
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
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A runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance, he starred as a dancer in Blades of Glory and Hairspray. One of his dances was nominated for an Emmy for best choreography and he later returned to the show as a judge. During his acting career actorhe featured in the Step Up series and Magic Mike XXL.
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