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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.

'I will always save the last dance for you,' Allison Holker, wife and dance partner of the late Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, said in a statement.

“My heart goes out to his wife, Allison, and their three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.” “Twitch brought joy and love to people all over the world through music and through dance. I love you brother and will miss you dearly.” Holker and the “SYTYCD” judges were among many in the dance community who mourned the death of Boss. “A kind soul and a sweet person,” Love captioned the videos. “tWitch was always so kind to me and everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes,” Remini wrote. “Every moment I sit here, the reality becomes more and more real and it hits me harder as I sit here in tears while I type this to you. Text “HOME” to 741741 in the U.S. Boss and Holker each competed on “So You Think You Can Dance” and bonded over their love for dance. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” The musicality of it was mesmerizing and a defining moment in Twitch’s dance career.” Murphy recalled Boss auditioning for the competition program and getting rejected multiple times — “but he persevered and came back again.”

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, has died at ...

"My personal opinion: The greatest of all time had to be Gene Kelly, man. 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 the light was everything to him.

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.

The dancer-DJ also appeared in films like Step Up: All In and Magic Mike XXL.

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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".

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.

DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss' wife was adamant with cops -- something was terribly wrong -- as he left their home without warning and stopped all communication.

The staffers told us Stephen Call or text 988 or chat saying tWitch's body had been discovered at a motel less than a mile from his home. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ when Allison Holker entered a branch of the LAPD Tuesday to report Stephen missing, she stressed how out of character tWitch's disappearance was. However, as TMZ first reported, a 911 call came in shortly after Allison's contact with cops ... she knew something was terribly wrong, because he'd left home without warning and stopped all communication.

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.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime DJ for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died December 13 in an apparent suicide, per reports. Boss first appeared on “So You ...

He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. He was also the announcer on Ellen’s Game of Games. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she continued. He was found in a hotel room in Los Angeles, He was 40.

Also during the program, celebrities will compete in games hosted by comedians Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel. Activities include “Wrap Battle,” “Is This a Lifetime ...

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How celebrities reacted to the news of Stephen Twitch Boss, Ellen Show DJ and professional dancer, died.

Stephen was such a wonderful loving soul, filled with joy and positive energy." "Thanks for always laughing and smiling with me." " A lot of us can't process emotions and how to deal with it." No words, dance or show can adequately capture just how magnificent your existence was to this world and me." My heart breaks for @sir_twitch_alot, his wife and children," the singer wrote in the caption. tWitch was known for competing on dance show “So You Think You Can Dance." The three starred in "Magic Mike" together. May his family find resolution in this dark time." initiative and visits to The Ellen Show," Obama [wrote](https://twitter.com/MichelleObama/status/1603164230684798976) in a post. Pinkett Smith posted a group photo on Instagram of her with tWitch and actor Donald Glover. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Social media was flooded Wednesday with tributes to Stephen "tWitch" Boss as everyone from Viola Davis and Channing Tatum to Michelle Obama spoke lovingly ...

“You don’t have to be of a particular status or anything to actually commit a kind act and have that do its ripple effect,” he said at the Industry Dance Awards in October. ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmK3tzMpEB-/)“The warmth and support he gave to me and so many others made us believe in ourselves. “No matter what, life is going to move forward.” And energy.” He has been my idol and friend and it hurts to know that the love he made others feel masked his true emotions.” That’s why I had to post, so that the world knows the gravity of this loss,” Chynoweth wrote. And dancing. They were simply returning a bit of the kindness and love Boss poured into the world. My wife and I just loved his joy. [shared on his Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKyq4vJxXt/?hl=en)that Boss “was a big supporter of our movement for racial justice.” [Viola Davis ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJ2JDSuxgx/)and [Channing Tatum](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKy6p8psqR/?hl=en) to [Michelle Obama ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmKora-Pv8L/?hl=en)spoke lovingly of the dancer, actor and DJ. [expressions of grief](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/14/entertainment/twitch-death-reaction-tributes) and confusion about how it was possible given the joy Boss seemed to exude in his work.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, ...

“Finding a balance between all of the things we need to do ... “Sometimes, you think somebody is on top of the world cause I remember him saying, ‘Hoda, I want to have a talk show. “You don’t know what is going on in someone’s head. You don’t know,” she continued. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at

Following Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's death, celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez, Channing Tatum, and many 'So You Think You Can Dance' alumni ...

As we go into this happy time of the year for so many of us we must recognize that stress and dark emotions appear to be heightened in others.” [Stephen “tWitch” Boss](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-suicide-ellen-show.html). “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker [shared with People](https://people.com/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-death-allison-holker-boss-statement/).

The reason why Stephen Boss, alias DJ tWitch, killed himself remains unknown. He was found dead at the Oak Tree Inn in Los Angeles after his wife, ...

[Stephen Boss](/topic/stephen-boss), and he was the runner-up of So You Think You Can Dance 2008. Even though the multi-talented artist was in public space for a long time, we don’t even know the names of his parents. [DJ tWitch](/topic/dj-twitch), the popular DJ of The [Ellen DeGeneres Show](/topic/ellen-degeneres-show), shocked the world after he committed suicide on Wednesday, December 13.

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His wife Allison Holker, 34, told police her husband left their California home on good terms with her, but wouldn't answer her calls, TMZ reports. Holker told ...

He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” “He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. I’m going to be sharing some of my favourite moments with him. If you want to you can also share yours.

Ellen DeGeneres posted a video montage on Instagram of memories with Stephen "tWitch" Boss, her sidekick and friend, who died by suicide Dec. 13.

And then she introduces the montage, which intersperses with DeGeneres' choked-up comments about Boss' importance to her. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.” "It was like a crash course in getting to know each another. When he comes over, the audience learns his mother and best friend are in the audience. ... He really, really makes me laugh," she adds. 13 at age 40](https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-dies-40-rcna61685), but few publicly championed him the way Ellen DeGeneres did. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. She notes that Boss "changed" her life and the show, and then invites him to sit with her. I know he brought joy to yours too. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at "He brought so much joy to my life. And on Dec.

Stephen was an incredible force–someone who radiated kindness and positivity, and made sure that people around him could feel it, too."

I am praying for his family and all of us who loved him,” Davis wrote. “I wish he could have known that he didn’t have to. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.” initiative and visits to The Ellen Show,” Obama wrote. My condolences to all his loved ones that he has left behind. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. He was so sweet, kind and generous. “My heart aches for his wife Allison and their children Weslie, Maddox and Zaia. I don’t know where to begin. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. I know he brought joy to yours too,” she captioned the video.

He would uplift people and make them feel positive about their lives,” said Alex Puglisi, owner of Apogee Dance Academy. Role model, educator and great...

It’s hard to see that when you are spiraling,” Barratt said. Puglisi said she met Boss at a convention. “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans,” wife Allison Holker Boss said in a statement obtained by NBC News.

Ellen Degeneres posted a thoughtful tribute to Stephen "tWitch" Boss on Thursday (Dec. 15) following his heartbreaking death.

“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” tWitch’s wife said in her statement. And I know you know how much.” I know he brought joy to yours too.