Stephen “tWitch” Bosshas died from suicide at age 40.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Boss' wife,Allison Holker Boss, 34, confirms exclusively in a statement to PEOPLE. “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.”
Closing her statement,Allison shared a message for her husband. “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” she concluded.
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TMZ was first to reportthe news.
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In 2014, Boss joinedThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas a guest DJ. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executive producer status in 2020.
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The late star previously co-hostedDisney’s Fairy Tale Weddingswith Allison. He also appeared in many high-profile films and shows, includingMagic Mike XXL,Modern FamilyandStep Up All In.
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Offscreen, Boss frequently posted fun dance videos with wife Allison — who also competed onSYTYCD—on social media. Their kids would often join the pair in their dance video posts.
source: people.com
