Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Reignites Mental Health Discourse After Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Killed Himself Days After Anniversary With Allison Holker
Former Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss tragically died by suicide at the age of 40 on Tuesday. It has been reported that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in a Los Angeles hotel room. He became a part of the Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014 and stayed on the series until its end in 2022. Ellen DeGeneres even made him an executive producer on the show in 2020.
This devastating news has sparked numerous debates on social media over mental health. Just days before his death, Stephen “tWitch” Boss celebrated his 9th wedding anniversary with his wife, Allison Holker.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss passed away
TV personality Stephen Boss, well-known as “tWitch”, was a DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He passed away on Tuesday due to suicide at the age of 40. His wife, Allison Holker, reported that he left his house without his car, something he never did, and that is why she was worried. The authorities later found his body in a Los Angeles hotel room. It has been reported that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fans mourn the loss of the TV personality on social media and it sparked debates over mental health issues.
People on social media mourn the loss of the TV personality
Thousands of people mourned the loss of the dancer on social media. Many people explained that his dancing videos with his wife got them through the lockdown in 2020.
To the man upstairs, please welcome the best dance partner, faux DJ, and host… Stephen "tWitch" Boss! Take care of him and take care of his family. You've gained an angel who needs no introduction.
Just keep dancing.
— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) December 14, 2022
Please stick around through the awful. Please do whatever it takes to stick around. On the other side of the awful, is amazing. And then more awful…but always, always more amazing. So please stick around. The world needs you. We need you. ❤️
— Richard Lewis (@Rich8198) December 14, 2022
Wow, this dude always looked so happy. Smh.. you never know what people are going through. 😔
— I_Hank81 (@IHank81) December 14, 2022
I'm in shock. You never know what people are going through. He brought so much joy to the others with his dance moves and personality, meanwhile he was struggling on the inside. I'm praying for his family and friends.
— Chanelle Oliver (@Chanelle_Otv) December 14, 2022
Why are the happiest, most kind people always hurting so deeply inside? I can relate, and it can be hell. God bless his loved ones. Rip 💜
— Bailey2005 (@bradway27) December 14, 2022
Nothing more selfish than expecting someone as down as him to “man up and pull through” for the sake of his family. Sometimes the weight is just too much.
— George Brownridge (@Lane58630109) December 14, 2022
Many people raised awareness regarding mental health issues and urged people to reach out to their peers if they feel suicidal.
Stephen Boss celebrated his 9th wedding anniversary days before his death
Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker got married in 2013 and shared three children, Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3. The two celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary on Saturday. The TV personality posted pictures of his wedding and wrote, “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker#9years ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Everyone was devasted to hear the news as just days before his death he appeared happy as he posted a video of him dancing to an Alicia Keys Christmas song with his wife on social media. His wife wrote, “HOLIDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY DANCE !!! With my lover @sir_twitch_alot” The dancer began his career in 2008 when he placed as a runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance. After securing his part in the Ellen DeGeneres Show, he began hosting events and also appeared in movies like Magic Mike XXL.
Source: PageSix
