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Stephen. ‘tWitch’ Boss has died by suicide at the age of 40. His death was confirmed by Boss’ wife, Allison Holker Boss, through a statement issued to PEOPLE. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us,” Allison stated. “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.”
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“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” the 34-year-old 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.”
tWitch Dead at 40
Closing the statement, Allison went on to share a message for her beloved husband. “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.” According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, the entertainer’s death is still pending an additional investigation.
TMZ was the first to report the news of his passing. Boss rose to fame as a popular contestant on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project and later became a runner-up on Star Search. He went on to compete in So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and quickly returning as an All-Star. The dancer quickly became a judge when the show ran again in 2002.
In 2014, Boss joined Ellene Degeneres on her show as a DJ. He went on to become a permanent fixture on the show and was quickly promoted to Co-executive producer status in 2020.
He is survived by his wife Allison and his children Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.
