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Stephen "tWitch" Boss, choreographer, dancer and DJ for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" died Tuesday. He was 40.

[Veterans Crisis Chat](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat). You get paid in love and Cheetos dust and crumbs that they leave in the furniture. "tWitch was pure love and light. "He says, ‘Love you much,’ and I say, ‘Love you.’” Boss was invited on "Ellen" in 2013 as a guest DJ before becoming a show staple the following year. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children –- Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia." That's the way to do it." The Montgomery, Alabama, native, who started dancing at 16, competed on the fourth season of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2008 and finished in second place. ("Ellen" ended its 19-year run in May.) I’ll just leave it at that until there’s a time where we can address more publicly.” "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," her statement continued. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

tWitch started his tenure at "The Ellen Show" in 2014 and later was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his ...

My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him," Washington also posted on Instagram. He also had placed as a runner-up on "So You Think You Can Dance" and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. "My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen "Twitch" Boss was the "Ellen" DJ starting in 2014 and became an executive producer on the series in 2020.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” Holker continued, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. tWitch was a multi-faceted talent and integral part of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and our Warner Bros. Television Group, the studio behind “Ellen,” also issued a statement: “We are shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, ...

People that have waited for literally 18 or 19 years to come and see the show, to see the connection and the bond that she has created with people that really love her show is something that is so special." He was perhaps best known for his vibrant presence on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "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. tWitch was a multi-faceted talent and integral part of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and our Warner Bros. He had the ability to bring communities of people together each day to share in joy and laughter.

The dancer and actor was an integral part of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show until it ended this year.

"I've lost a lot of friends to the struggle," he said. "And whether I was a real DJ or not..." "I always felt at home!" He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. "I will miss him." She described the American freestyle hip-hop dancer and actor as "pure love and light".

LOS ANGELES — Stephen “tWitch” Boss, known as a dancer and a DJ on the popular television shows “So You Think You Can Dance” and the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” ...

[posted on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ62ULJ8XO/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e0eb3312-3dfb-4031-b72b-d44d8ed87a7a), “I woke up this morning to the news that tWitch is gone. For more about risk factors and warning signs, visit the organization’s [official website](https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/). [Julie Bowen remembered Boss](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ7lr6JvqE/?hl=en) for his work both on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and appearances on “Modern Family,” saying, “I did ‘Ellen’ a gajillion times, and every time this sweet man made me smile, laugh and dance (horribly…always horribly). He even came and did a guest spot on ‘Modern Family,’ and it was like getting a visit from the sun. He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community.” I wish he could have known that he didn’t have to. Hold your loved ones dear!!This life is not promised to anyone..— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) Never met but his smile, his persona and his shining talent always brought me joy. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I send love & will pray for Allison Holker & their 3 children.I am so sad- his joyful talent lit up our hearts from the time my kids were small. Damn.”

Stephen "tWitch" Boss was a thoroughly modern dancer who grooved with his family in TikTok videos and lit of the stage of the "Ellen" show.

He was a beloved fixture of the show, and in 2020 he was promoted to an executive producer role. "So You Think You Can Dance" sent Boss to the next level of his career. "He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community." He and his wife, fellow professional dancer Allison Holker Boss, frequently posted videos on TikTok: the couple dancing to Lizzo; their kids dancing to a Fisher Price DJ toy. He was so classy," Boss told The Associated Press in 2014, the year he joined the "Ellen" show. He appeared in the "Step Up" movies and the "Magic Mike" sequel. "So You Think You Can Dance," a reality show on Fox, introduced Boss to a much wider audience. tWitch could be seen dancing, surrounded by family and friends, seemingly lost in the ecstasy of what he loved most. Boss eventually moved to Los Angeles to chase his dreams of professional dance stardom. He lit up the stage of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for nearly a decade. In his eight years at the "Ellen" show, Boss richly endeared himself to viewers. "The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss shared on a podcast an uplifting message about overcoming hardships in 2017, five years before he tragically died by suicide.

The talk show host, 64, wrote on social media, “tWitch was pure love and light. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.” The “Real Dirty Dancing” host continued, “It’s super romantic. At the time of the podcast interview, the couple shared daughter Weslie, now 14, and son Maddox, now 6. Maybe, and if so, you’ve got to get back up really, really quick and pick up the lesson of whatever that is and then keep it moving because that’s kind of what life does.” “You will make decisions that might seem right at the time but then they’re not.

Mr. Boss spent nine years with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as D.J., guest host and, eventually, an executive producer.

[in an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waC4ZpmRFRo) on the “Today” show. He appeared in films in the “Step Up” franchise and in the second “Magic Mike” movie. In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. But the show embraced him, and for years he would return to dance with new contestants and serve as a judge. “He valued family, friends and community above all else, and leading with love and light was everything to him.” “While I’m not a ridiculous wordsmith and I can’t clearly verbalize the things that I’m feeling sometimes, I’d say that I can emote how I feel by dancing, 100 percent of the time, and fearlessly at that.” After dancing with Allison Holker — a contemporary dancer who had performed on Season 2 — at a party at the end of a later season, they became inseparable. He started dancing as a teenager and earned the nickname tWitch because he could not stop moving in school or in church. DeGeneres said she was “heartbroken” over the death, calling Mr. Boss “pure love and light.” As a bubbly presence on TV who liked to wear a fedora and often broke into dance, Mr. He soon found himself dancing unfamiliar styles like the waltz and the tango on national television, and he finished the show’s fourth season as runner-up.

Following the tragic death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, “So You Think You Can Dance” alums, “Dancing With the Stars” pros and more celebs reacted via social ...

“I will miss him.” He was so sweet, kind and generous,” she recalled. [Maksim Chmerkovskiy wrote](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKIwJzPZLY/) in part via Instagram. “My condolences to all his loved ones that he has left behind. “Sending so much love and healing to @allisonholker and kids. “It’s so strange to reflect back on time with someone who you never thought would pass -in this way… “I’m so sorry Allison.” We love you.” “You will be missed by so many.” Many pros from the ABC dance competition show — past and present — took to social media to share their condolences. “Forever the worlds dance dad. tWitch, we will miss you dearly.”

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, is dead ... and TMZ has learned it appears to be a suicide.

She continues, "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. was back in September, and he talked to us about life after 'Ellen' ... Allison and Stephen had just celebrated their 9-year anniversary this past Saturday. He had become an executive producer on the show in 2020. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He went on to do some acting, landing several roles where he could show off his dance skills. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. Holker tells TMZ, "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. The last time our photogs got him out around L.A. and they found Stephen there, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. tWitch was pure love and light. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia."

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How celebrities reacted to the news of Stephen Twitch Boss, Ellen Show DJ and professional dancer, died.

Stephen was such a wonderful loving soul, filled with joy and positive energy." "Thanks for always laughing and smiling with me." " A lot of us can't process emotions and how to deal with it." No words, dance or show can adequately capture just how magnificent your existence was to this world and me." My heart breaks for @sir_twitch_alot, his wife and children," the singer wrote in the caption. tWitch was known for competing on dance show “So You Think You Can Dance." The three starred in "Magic Mike" together. May his family find resolution in this dark time." initiative and visits to The Ellen Show," Obama [wrote](https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1603164230684798976) in a post. Pinkett Smith posted a group photo on Instagram of her with tWitch and actor Donald Glover. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Ellen DeGeneres has issued a statement regarding the death of her former talk show's longtime DJ and co-executive producer, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, ...

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died Wednesday at 40, was once a teen Montgomery break dancer who found himself and his talent in a local theater camp.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. “He called me one day and said, ‘It’s a little rough out here.’ I said, ‘You can make it.’” tWitch was an inspiration to the Montgomery community and to many across the world. "I pray that God continues to give his family strength, peace and Comfort in their time of bereavement." Stewart said Boss was humble, but focused and energized. He’d even give the audiences dance lessons. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen tWitch Boss," Montgomery Mayor Steven L. "I'm heartbroken... His legacy of love and light will continue to shine as others follow the path he so gracefully blazed in film, television, music and dance. "While he blazed his own path to success in the entertainment industry, ultimately becoming one of America's favorite DJs, he will best be remembered for his infectious smile.

'So You Think You Can Dance' judge Mary Murphy speaks to The Times about Stephen 'Twitch' Boss following his death by suicide.

And to be able to be a small part of that and watch him grow and his star quality grow is one of the greatest gifts of my life.” Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. ... That light comes out from within and there’s a lot of people that might think they can manufacture it, but they just can’t, and he had that naturally.” After coming in second on the dance competition series, Boss returned to the show as an all-star, a choreographer and, lastly, as a judge. Those were one of the most special moments on ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’” she said. “And it just kept getting better and it just kept getting better.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife Allison Holker Boss said in a statement.

He could do anything and he did it with a joy and grace and some swagger. He also had placed as a runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance” and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. “He was a special one. And all will be okay again,” Inaba, a “Dancing with the Stars” judge, posted on Instagram. “My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. A good man, a husband, an artist, a dancer, an entertainer, a bright light…He was extraordinary. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. Everyday is a winding road and you just may never know who is on the edge,” Questlove posted on Instagram. tWitch was pure love and light.

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died at ...

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “We mourn today for Stephen’s loss but also for the loss his family has experienced. “It is always heartbreaking to lose family, and we are crushed by the loss of a vibrant member of ours, Stephen Boss, known as tWitch. My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.