Through NARDOS HAILE
The long-running and adored dancing DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who was also a former contestant on "So You Think You Can Dance," passed away at the age of 40.
His wife Allison Holker Boss confirmed his passing in a statement that was posted on People.com on Wednesday.
She said, "I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us with the heaviest of hearts." "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. Above all else, he valued his family, friends, and community. He believed that the best way to lead was to lead with love and light. He was our family's rock, the best husband and father, and an example to his followers.
The cause of his death was not specifically mentioned in her statement.
Twitch began working for "The Ellen Show" in 2014, and in 2020 he was given the title of co-executive producer.
"I'm devastated. tWitch was only pure light and love. I had nothing but love to give him because he was my family. He will be missed. Please send Allison and his lovely children Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia your love and support, Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Twitter with a picture of the two sharing a hug backstage.
The dancer-DJ also made appearances in movies like "Step Up: All In" and "Magic Mike XXL" and was a featured dancer in this year's Disney+ production, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker." He had also finished as a runner-up on "So You Think You Can Dance," and he later served as a judge for season 17.
The native of Alabama pursued dance performance studies at Chapman University and Southern Union State Community College. Also a teacher, he was at South County Dance.
Because he admired great dancers like Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, his love of dancing permeated every aspect of his life.
"In my opinion, Gene Kelly was the greatest performer of all time. Gene Kelly, since he is a gentleman. I adore Fred Astaire, but he was great because he was so graceful. He was very refined," Boss remarked in an AP interview from 2014. However, Gene Kelly might be like someone's father who decided to get up off the couch, dance around, and clean the kitchen.
Boss uploaded dance videos to TikTok with his wife, a professional dancer herself, and their children as extras.
In the morning, celebrities like Kerry Washington and Questlove posted on social media.
I'm speechless, man. May this difficult time bring comfort to his family. May we all experience tranquility in our daily lives. You never know who is on the edge because every day is a winding road, Questlove wrote on Instagram.
"Through music and dance, Twitch spread happiness and love to people all over the world. Washington also wrote on Instagram, "My heart is heavy today for his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
Alumni shared their memories of Boss and friends dancing in the basement of the dorm at Henley Hall in response to a Chapman University Facebook post lamenting the performer's passing. They also spoke of how fun it was to watch as his career flourished.
The college's dean of performing arts, Giulio Ongaro, left a response on the university's post.
Losing family members is never easy, and we are devastated by the passing of Stephen Boss, also known as tWitch, one of our vivacious members. Stephen, a fantastic performer, developed his abilities at Chapman University's College of Performing Arts. It was truly amazing to watch his career take off, from "So You Think You Can Dance" to the "Ellen Show," Ongaro said. "Today, we express our sorrow for both Stephen's loss and the loss suffered by his family. Our sympathies go out to his wife Allison and their three kids. His absence will be felt deeply.
TMZ was the first to report on Boss's passing.
His wife and three kids are left behind.
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