Ellen Degeneres is speaking out on the tragic news about her good friend Stephen “tWitch” Boss. As we previously reported, the beloved entertainer sadly died by suicide at the age of 40.
Stephen Boss first lit the world up while appearing on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project before becoming a runner-up on Star Search. He later battled on So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up then returned for the All-Star competition. In 2014, Stephen joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a guest DJ. Fans enjoyed him so much that he became a permanent fixture in the show. He also served as a co-executive producer in 2020.
Ellen Degeneres has taken to social media to remember her good friend. She said over a picture of her and Stephen hugging each other: “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.”
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
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Stephen was found with with an inflicted gunshot wound. The discovery came after his wife had alerted cops that he left home without his car— something that he doesn’t normally do. Shortly after, cops got another alert of an incident at an LA hotel and saw Stephen lifeless.
Allison Holker Boss, 34, confirmed the news in a statement to PEOPLE:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. 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.”
“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she continued. “I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.” Before concluding she added, “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
He is survived by his wife and their three kids.
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