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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, dies at age 40

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, dies at age 40

He was found dead in a hotel room in Los Angeles with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
15 Dec, 2022

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, the DJ from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has died, his wife has said, in what Los Angeles media reported was an apparent suicide.

Entertainment website TMZ said the DJ and dancer was found in a hotel in the city on Tuesday with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The outlet said the 40-year-old’s wife, Allison Holker, had contacted police because she was concerned for her husband.

His body was discovered a short time later.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker, 34, said, according to multiple media outlets.

“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.”

A spokesman for Los Angeles Police Department said officers had responded to a call mid-morning Tuesday involving the death of a man.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said an autopsy was due to be carried out on 40-year-old Stephen Boss, who they said died Tuesday at a “hotel/motel.”

Boss became a fixture on The Ellen DeGeneres Show after he joined in 2014.

He stayed with the programme until it ended this year.

He had also appeared on dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance, and had roles in movies Step Up and Magic Mike XXL.

Along with his wife Holker, he hosted reality show Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.

The couple, who married in 2013, have three children.

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

“I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory.”

DeGeneres took to social media after news of the tragedy broke, posting a picture of her and Boss hugging.

“I’m heartbroken,” she wrote on Instagram.

“tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him.”

Comments

Its me Dec 15, 2022 11:19am
Having all facilities on Earth and still taking such extreme step shows weakness and errors in this apparently glittering society.
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JS Dec 15, 2022 11:57am
Very sad. Condolences to his family and Ellen DeGeneres and her team. RIP, Stephen Boss. Amen. He was the light of the show with his smile and music Always enjoyed his camaraderie with Ellen. Sad on his untimely passing
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Dec 15, 2022 12:14pm
Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Wazir Ali Dec 15, 2022 12:45pm
Depression kills! We must always check on our loved ones from time to time, you never know they look happy but they might fighting their battles. [This sound western view] In our society people suffer but do not accept in this fear that people will call them 'mad' etc. We must make a habit to check on loved ones no matter what.
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Taj Ahmad Dec 15, 2022 01:16pm
We lost a great star so young, RIP.
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NYS Dec 15, 2022 01:25pm
Definitely some bad motive instigate him to attempt suicide "All that glitters is not gold"
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Minion Fan Dec 15, 2022 04:55pm
Success is not measured by fame, money or the number of friends you have. Simple acts of kindness, humility and gratitude are enough to live a peaceful life.
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Liquid Dec 16, 2022 10:10am
@It’s me - having zero understanding of mental health and it’s implications shows the same in ours.
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