Stephen tWitch Boss, DJ for Ellen DeGeneres Show, dead at 40
My husband Stephen has left us, I must share with the heaviest of hearts," Holker Boss said in a statement. "Stephen brought light into every space he entered. Above all things, he treasured his family, friends, and community. He believed that the best way to lead was to lead with love and light. He served as the foundation of our family, was the finest husband and father, and served as an example to his followers.
It would be an understatement to say that he left a legacy, and his beneficial influence will still be felt, she continued. There won't be a day that goes by that we don't remember him, I'm sure of that. "During this terrible time for myself and especially for our three children, we beg for privacy."
According to the LA County Medical Examiner, the boss committed suicide. On Wednesday, the LA County Coroner's Office released the results of their investigation and the final report about his passing.
According to the LA County Coroner, Boss was declared dead about 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday in the Encino area of Los Angeles.
"Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you," Holker Boss said as she put her remarks to rest.
Just a few days ago, the couple celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
Many people uploaded videos of him dancing and their memories of him on social media on Wednesday as they paid tribute to him.
"I will always remember Twitch as a lovely and sweet guy. He was celebrating his 40th birthday here. His family, especially Allison and their adorable children, has my deepest sympathy. The daytime TV personality and comedian Loni Love wrote, "I love you, brother, and will miss you greatly.
Boss was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and acquired his moniker as a young boy because to his restlessness.
After graduating from Lee High School in Montgomery in 2000, he attended Chapman University and Southern Union State Community College to pursue dance performance.
He discussed his past, including being raised by a single mother, and how his connection with his absentee father helped shape him with novelist and former football player Lewis Howes six years ago for the latter's podcast.
I've always been the sort to refuse to be told what I won't do. Boss stated. "I distinctly recall telling [his father] in the parking lot outside of his place of employment, "Hey, I'm joining the dance team. I'm going to need some shows and some money to acquire equipment. Oh, that implies I'm actually expected to do this then, I thought.
Boss finished second in the TV talent competition "Star Search" in 2003 and advanced to the semifinals of MTV's "The Wade Robson Project."
His path to popularity began when he finished second on "So You Think You Can Dancing" in 2008. He then returned to the dance competition to judge it.
He was hired by Ellen DeGeneres in 2014 to serve as the DJ of her well-known daytime talk show, which he did until the programme was cancelled this year. Boss served as the show's co-executive producer as well.
Through his well-liked social media profiles, he kept in contact with his followers and frequently posted videos of him dancing with his wife.
On "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 7 in 2010, the two had a love connection and were all-star dancers.
We performed a dance together at the "So You Think You Can Dance" season wrap party, and we have been dating ever since, according to Boss, who told People in February.
"There was no talk, no first hangout, no discourse." We literally danced, and the next day we were holding hands, said Holker Boss. And we didn't turn around.
Three kids were born to the couple. The image that Boss and Holker Boss danced in front of a Christmas tree was their final Instagram post from that day.
