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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his passing in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: 'He was the backbone of our family, ...

[For more on Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.](https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q6v7kS3MbYL7pchuhg5XM) [So You Think You Can Dance](https://people.com/tag/so-you-think-you-can-dance/) in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and later returning as an All-Star. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executive producer status in 2020. "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you," she concluded. "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," she continued. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans."

Questlove, Yvette Nicole Brown and more celebrities and artists paid tribute to Stephen 'Boss' Twitch after his sudden death.

‘Twitch,’ we will miss you dearly.” Thanks for always laughing and smiling with me.” tWitch was a multi-faceted talent and integral part of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and our Warner Bros. I love you brother and will miss you dearly.” So very sorry for this profound loss.” Questlove continued, “Take time out for yourselves if you feel like you’re on the edge (I know most of us are confused when it comes to darker emotions like sadness and anger — both healthy to express but becomes problematic when your solution is to figure out how to get rid of the feelings that don’t feel good to you.

The dancer and father-of-three was best known for DJing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and for his TikTok videos.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she continued. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. [PEOPLE](https://people.com/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-at-40/), which read: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. WARNING: This piece details themes that some may find upsetting or triggering.

The DJ, who became known for his appearances on the Ellen Show, appears to have died from suicide, TMZ has reported.

Allison added: "I feel so blessed and loved!! I LOVE YOU." "I will miss him. Stephen's So You Think You Can Dance co-star Rudy Abreu wrote: "My heart is broken right now finding out this news… He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. tWitch was pure love and light.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime dancing DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at the age of 40.

tWitch started his tenure at "The Ellen Show" in 2014 and later was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his ...

My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him," Washington also posted on Instagram. He also had placed as a runner-up on "So You Think You Can Dance" and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. "My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

The dancer and actor was an integral part of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show until it ended this year.

"I've lost a lot of friends to the struggle," he said. "And whether I was a real DJ or not..." "I always felt at home!" He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. "I will miss him." She described the American freestyle hip-hop dancer and actor as "pure love and light".

Ellen DeGeneres has paid tribute to the long-time dancing DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, remembering him as "pure love and light".

Please review their details and accept them to load the content. "He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans." I will miss him.

Allison Holker has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her 'inspirational' husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ on the Ellen Show, after he reportedly died from ...

"He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. Ellen made Stephen an executive producer on the show in 2020. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. tWitch was pure love and light. "Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. Allison has been left heartbroken by her husband's death and vowed to honour his memory, saying "his positive impact will continue to be felt".

The beloved dancer-DJ was also a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance and appeared in films like Step Up: All In.

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him.” The dancer-DJ also appeared in films like Step Up: All In and Magic Mike XXL. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. “tWitch was pure love and light.

Ellen DeGeneres has paid tribute to the long-time dancing DJ on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show Stephen “tWitch” Boss, remembering him as “pure love and light” ...

He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. tWitch was pure love and light. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia. I will miss him. “He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss was a thoroughly modern dancer who grooved with his family in TikTok videos and lit of the stage of the "Ellen" show.

He was a beloved fixture of the show, and in 2020 he was promoted to an executive producer role. "So You Think You Can Dance" sent Boss to the next level of his career. "He was a beacon of light & a true talent whose legacy & impact will live on in the dance community." He and his wife, fellow professional dancer Allison Holker Boss, frequently posted videos on TikTok: the couple dancing to Lizzo; their kids dancing to a Fisher Price DJ toy. He was so classy," Boss told The Associated Press in 2014, the year he joined the "Ellen" show. He appeared in the "Step Up" movies and the "Magic Mike" sequel. "So You Think You Can Dance," a reality show on Fox, introduced Boss to a much wider audience. tWitch could be seen dancing, surrounded by family and friends, seemingly lost in the ecstasy of what he loved most. Boss eventually moved to Los Angeles to chase his dreams of professional dance stardom. He lit up the stage of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for nearly a decade. In his eight years at the "Ellen" show, Boss richly endeared himself to viewers. "The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man.

Mr. Boss spent nine years with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as D.J., guest host and, eventually, an executive producer.

[in an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waC4ZpmRFRo) on the “Today” show. He appeared in films in the “Step Up” franchise and in the second “Magic Mike” movie. In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. But the show embraced him, and for years he would return to dance with new contestants and serve as a judge. “He valued family, friends and community above all else, and leading with love and light was everything to him.” “While I’m not a ridiculous wordsmith and I can’t clearly verbalize the things that I’m feeling sometimes, I’d say that I can emote how I feel by dancing, 100 percent of the time, and fearlessly at that.” After dancing with Allison Holker — a contemporary dancer who had performed on Season 2 — at a party at the end of a later season, they became inseparable. He started dancing as a teenager and earned the nickname tWitch because he could not stop moving in school or in church. DeGeneres said she was “heartbroken” over the death, calling Mr. Boss “pure love and light.” As a bubbly presence on TV who liked to wear a fedora and often broke into dance, Mr. He soon found himself dancing unfamiliar styles like the waltz and the tango on national television, and he finished the show’s fourth season as runner-up.

Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and Michelle Obama were among the famous faces remembering US dancer and DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss, following his death at the age ...

He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. tWitch was pure love and light. initiative and visits to The Ellen Show,” she said. My heart goes out to his wife, Allison, and his three children during this difficult time.— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) I was heartbroken to learn about the passing of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who I got to know over the years through my Let’s Move! Shocked and deeply saddened.

Michelle Obama, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson were among those paying tribute to DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss following his ...

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) in the UK. Shocked and deeply saddened. I will miss him." Actor Jamie Foxx said he was "beyond devastated" and Oscar-winning musician Questlove wrote: "Rest in Melody Twitch". Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson also tweeted a message of condolence, saying Boss was a "great guy" and "you never know what's happening between the ears". And sharing a post on her Instagram page, actress and singer Lopez wrote: "Twitch was such a light and a beautiful soul.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife Allison Holker Boss said in a statement.

He could do anything and he did it with a joy and grace and some swagger. He also had placed as a runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance” and later judged season 17 of the dance competition show. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” My heart is heavy today for his family and all of those who knew and loved him,” Washington also posted on Instagram. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. “He was a special one. And all will be okay again,” Inaba, a “Dancing with the Stars” judge, posted on Instagram. “My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. A good man, a husband, an artist, a dancer, an entertainer, a bright light…He was extraordinary. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. Everyday is a winding road and you just may never know who is on the edge,” Questlove posted on Instagram. tWitch was pure love and light.

Streaming service Twitch is looking to revamp their ad program, introducing a bigger emphasis on Stream Display ads as a way to combat disruption issues and ...

It is also important to note that while the ads are playing, streamers will still be able to engage with their viewers and chat rather than the ad putting a hold on the stream while it plays out. Part of this chance will see the service “experimenting” with how their Stream Display ads operate. “Ads are important to Twitch, and to our community. “Stream Display Ads (SDAs) are 15-second display ads that show on channels. As a way to combat this issue, Twitch have revealed plans to change up the use of ads to make the experience “less interruptive” for viewers. The streaming service has been battling with their community on the use of ads on Twitch, constantly changing and updating the way they are implemented.

Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and Michelle Obama were among the famous faces remembering US dancer and DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss, following his death at the age ...

I am praying for you all and sending my love." I am heartbroken, and my heart goes out to his beautiful wife, Alison, and their children Weslie, Maddox and Zaia. "I love you. initiative and visits to The Ellen Show," she said. Until then." My heart goes out to his wife, Allison, and his three children during this difficult time.— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) "He was always so kind and amazing. "Sending light to his beautiful family in this dark, confusing time. I was heartbroken to learn about the passing of Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who I got to know over the years through my Let's Move! Please review their details and accept them to load the content. Rest Easy." Shocked and deeply saddened.