The longtime 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.
The TV star’s wife Allison Holker Boss provided People magazine with confirmation of his death and said “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us.”
She further Added. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends, and community above all else, and leading with love and the light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Ellen Tweeted: 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.
The dancer-DJ has also appeared in films such as “Step Up: All In” and “Magic Mike XXL,” as well as Disney+’s “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” which was released this year.
He was also a runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance” and later served as a judge on season 17 of the dance competition show.
