Stephen “tWitch” Boss of ‘Ellen Degeneres Show’ and ‘SYTYCD’ Dies at 40 | THR News - video Dailymotion

Wife Allison Holker Boss confirmed the news in a statement.

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00:00Stephen Boss, the beloved dancer famously known as Twitch, has sadly died at the age of 40.

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00:13A representative for Boss confirmed that the dancer and DJ turned executive producer,

00:18who had the audience on their feet for nine years on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died on Tuesday.

00:23A source tells The Hollywood Reporter that the dancer, choreographer, actor and producer died by suicide.

00:29His wife and dancing partner, Alison Holker Boss, confirmed the news of his death in a statement,

00:35highlighting her husband's light and legacy.

00:37It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.

00:42Stephen lit up every room he stepped into.

00:44He valued family, friends and community above all else, and leading with love and light was everything to him.

00:50He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.

00:56She also shared a message to her husband.

00:58Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.

01:03The pair met on So You Think You Can Dance in 2010, where Twitch earned his big break,

01:08and they share three children together.

01:10The couple have often been seen on social media joyfully performing choreographed dances for their fans.

01:15Just over the weekend, the couple posted an Instagram video where they danced to Alicia Keys' December back to June,

01:21writing,

01:22hitting this dance every Sunday till Christmas.

01:25Just one day prior, Boss had posted a sweet anniversary tribute to his wife.

01:29After joining DeGeneres' show as the house DJ, Boss became a permanent part of the crew

01:34and was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020.

01:37If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-8255

01:43or call, text, or chat 988 to Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

01:48Visit 988lifeline.org for additional resources.

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