Stephen “tWitch” Boss has sadly died at the age of 40.
The dancer’s reportedly died by suicide, according to TMZ, and his wife Allison Holker confirmed his passing with a statement.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” she told People. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
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“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” she added. “I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.”
“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” Allison concluded.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has trained counselors available. You can dial 988 in the United States, or go to 988lifeline.org.
Stephen, aka “tWitch,” was recently most well known for being the DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and in the final seasons, serving as a host and co-executive producer. He got his start competing on So You Think You Can Dance , where he and Allison met, and later returned as a judge in the most recent 17th season.
In addition, tWitch appeared in several movies, showing off his dance moves, including Step Up 3D and Step Up Revolution, as well as Magic Mike XXL, Blades of Glory and more.
tWitch and Allison also hosted Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, and just recently were in The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Disney+.
The couple, who just celebrated their nine year wedding anniversary this past weekend, are parents to their three kids, Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Allison, their children and their close family and friends during this time. RIP.
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