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

The Los Angeles County coroner’s information has revealed that Steven “tWitch”, the affable DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame with “So You Think You Can Dance,” Boss died.

he was 40 years old.

CNN reached out to Boss’s representative and provided a statement from his wife and fellow dancer Alison Holker-Boss. People Magazine and Share.

“It is with the heaviest heart that I have to share that my husband Stephen left us,” she said. , it was all about putting the community above all else and leading with love and light.He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father and an inspiration to his fans. .”

“It’s no exaggeration to say he left a legacy, and his positive influence will continue to be felt,” she added. “I am sure there will never come a day when I do not honor his memory. I ask for privacy for myself and especially her three children during this difficult time.”

Holker Voss concluded her statement by saying, “Steven, we love you. We miss you. I will always save the last dance for you.”

couple We celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary just a few days ago.

He was remembered on social media on Wednesday by many who shared videos of him dancing and their memories.

“A kind soul and a sweet person..that’s how I remember Twitch..this was his 40th birthday party..my heart goes out to his family especially Alison and their beautiful children.. Go to..this is devastating.I miss you,’ says daytime TV host and comedian Loni Love tweeted.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Boss was nicknamed as a child for his inability to sit still.

He graduated from Lee High School in Montgomery in 2000 and studied dance performance at Southern Union State Community College and Chapman University.

Six years ago he spoke with author and former footballer Louis Howes For the latter podcast And we talked about his background, including being raised by a single mother and how his relationship with his absentee father helped shape him.

“I’ve always been a ‘don’t say no’ type,” Boss said. “I remember talking to [his father] Outside of work in a parking lot, I was like, ‘Hey, I’m on a dance team. I’m going to need some money to get some shows and supplies.

In 2003, Boss was a semi-finalist on MTV’s “The Wade Robson Project” and was a runner-up in the television talent contest “Star Search.”

A runner-up finish in “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008 marked the beginning of his rise to fame, and he later returned to serve as a judge in dance competitions.

Elle DeGeneres brought him on as a popular daytime talk show DJ in 2014. He was doing his job until the show aired this year. Boss was also the show’s co-executive producer.

He kept in touch with fans through his popular social media accounts, often sharing videos of him dancing with his wife.

The pair were all-star dancers for Season 7 of 2010’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and were linked romantically.

“We shared a dance at a wrap party that season of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and we’ve been together ever since. Boss told People in February.

“There was no dialogue, no conversation, no initial hangout. We were literally dancing and holding hands together the next day,” added Holker Voss. “And we never looked back.”

The pair are parents to three children. boss’ last instagram post I showed him and Holker Boss dancing in front of the Christmas tree on Monday.

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