Heartbreaking news broke on Wednesday that Stephen “tWitch” Boss — the famous DJ most known for his role on Ellen Degeneres and “So You Think You Can Dance” — is dead, TMZ reports.
Police said he was found in a hotel room — dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, reports say.
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According to TMZ, Stephen’s wife, Allison Holker, ran into an LAPD station Tuesday, Dec. 13, saying “Stephen had left home without his car.”
Boss and his wife had just celebrated their nine-year anniversary three days prior, according to his official Instagram page.
Boss wrote, “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker #9years.”
Ellen posted this message on Twitter Wednesday afternoon.
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 was a hip-hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. He was a father of three and a husband. He will be greatly missed.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.