Former Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss tragically died by suicide at the age of 40 on Tuesday. It has been reported that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in a Los Angeles hotel room. He became a part of the Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014 and stayed on the series until its end in 2022. Ellen DeGeneres even made him an executive producer on the show in 2020.

This devastating news has sparked numerous debates on social media over mental health. Just days before his death, Stephen “tWitch” Boss celebrated his 9th wedding anniversary with his wife, Allison Holker.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss passed away

Stephen "tWitch" Boss dead at 40
Stephen “tWitch” Boss

TV personality Stephen Boss, well-known as “tWitch”, was a DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He passed away on Tuesday due to suicide at the age of 40. His wife, Allison Holker, reported that he left his house without his car, something he never did, and that is why she was worried. The authorities later found his body in a Los Angeles hotel room. It has been reported that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fans mourn the loss of the TV personality on social media and it sparked debates over mental health issues.

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People on social media mourn the loss of the TV personality

MAGIC MIKE XXL scene
Stephen “tWitch” Boss (left) on Magic Mike XXL (2015)

Thousands of people mourned the loss of the dancer on social media. Many people explained that his dancing videos with his wife got them through the lockdown in 2020.

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Many people raised awareness regarding mental health issues and urged people to reach out to their peers if they feel suicidal.

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Stephen Boss celebrated his 9th wedding anniversary days before his death

Allison Holker shares heartfelt farewell for late husband Stephen Boss
Allison Holker and Stephen Boss

Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker got married in 2013 and shared three children, Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3. The two celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The TV personality posted pictures of his wedding and wrote, “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker#9years ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

Everyone was devasted to hear the news as just days before his death he appeared happy as he posted a video of him dancing to an Alicia Keys Christmas song with his wife on social media. His wife wrote, “HOLIDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY DANCE !!! With my lover @sir_twitch_alot” The dancer began his career in 2008 when he placed as a runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance. After securing his part in the Ellen DeGeneres Show, he began hosting events and also appeared in movies like Magic Mike XXL.

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Source: PageSix

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