Suicide note of DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss found at Los Angeles motel
DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss from the Ellen DeGeneres show committed suicide at a motel in Los Angeles, California. His suicide note was found where he hinted at "past challenges".
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Stephen Laurel Boss, a.k.a 'tWitch' committed suicide at a Los Angeles motel, according to reports. He was 40. He left a suicide note where he hinted at past challenges to be a reason. However, sources are unclear about what he may be hinting at. The Los Angeles county medical examiner found no signs of foul play and confirmed a gunshot to the head as the cause of death, as per media reports.
His wife Allison Holker says, "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."
'tWitch', apparently took an Uber from his $4 million lavish home to the Oak Tree inn motel in LA, California, early on Monday. When his wife was unable to reach him, she informed the Los Angeles Police Department about his odd behaviour. However, on Tuesday, a motel worker found his body.
Ellen DeGeneres on December 15, tweeted "Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too," and shared a video of some of her favourite moments with him.
Ellen DeGeneres show DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss dies at the age of 40
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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss died at the age of 40, his wife has confirmed.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss died at the age of 40, his wife has confirmed.
Boss was best known as the DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", an American talk show. In 2014, 'tWitch' started DJing on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show. In 2020, he became the show's executive producer.
Boss was best known as the DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", an American talk show. In 2014, 'tWitch' started DJing on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show. In 2020, he became the show's executive producer.
In a statement released on Wednesday, his wife Allison Holker, a professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" with whom he often shared dance videos on TikTok, said he had died.
In a statement released on Wednesday, his wife Allison Holker, a professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" with whom he often shared dance videos on TikTok, said he had died.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into," wife Allison Holker stated.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into," wife Allison Holker stated.
"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," the statement reads.
"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 hi..
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Holker continued: "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honour 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."
Holker continued: "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honour his memory..
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TMZ says that Boss was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on Tuesday.
TMZ says that Boss was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room on Tuesday.
Boss hogged limelight in 2008 when he came in second place on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance. Later, he came back as an All-Star, and in 2022, he came back as a judge.
Boss hogged limelight in 2008 when he came in second place on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance. Later, he came back as an All-Star, and in 2022, he came back as a judge.
Boss is survived by his wife Holker and their three children: Zaia, three, Maddox, six, and Weslie, 14
Boss is survived by his wife Holker and their three children: Zaia, three, Maddox, six, and Weslie, 14
Stephen rose to fame when he became the runners up in "So You Think You Can Dance". However, he has won people’s hearts from his role in the Ellen DeGeneres show.
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Boss is survived by his wife Allison Holker and his three daughters Zaia, Maddox, and Weslie
FAQs:
Did DJ Stephen win So You Think You Can Dance? No, he completed second.
Why did tWitch commit suicide? The actual reason is unclear but he refers to "past challenges".