Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen Show’ dies aged 40

AFP

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and being the resident DJ on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” has died aged 40. 

His wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker Boss, confirmed the news in a statement.

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

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

According to the LA County Medical Examiner. The LA County Coroner’s Office concluded that Boss died by suicide. 

Tributes have poured in from celebrities and fans online including Ellen DeGeneres who shared a message on Instagram. She said “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.”

Boss was pronounced dead around 11:25 am Tuesday morning in Los Angeles.