Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the DJ who became famous via The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has passed away at the age of 40.
According to tragic reports in TMZ, Boss died by suicide, leaving behind a loving wife and three kids.
Alarm bells were reportedly first raised when the DJ’s wife, Allison Holker, ran into a Los Angeles Police Department station, screaming that her husband had left home without his car and all the indications were that something was wrong.
Later that same day, authorities were contacted by a nearby hotel who reported that they had found DJ’s lifeless body in one of their rooms.
As per TMZ, Boss is said to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Fans will recall how the DJ rose to fame through his exploits on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Boss started there in 2014 but stayed with the show until its end. Ellen even made him an executive producer.
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Outside of his work with Ellen’s show, Boss was a choreographer, actor, and television producer. He also finished runner-up on the 2008 season of So You Think You Can Dance.
Tragically, Boss and his wife just recently celebrated their nine-year anniversary together.
The DJ marked the occasion with a post to his Instagram page accompanied by the caption: “Happy anniversary my love @allisonholker #9years ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Naturally, tributes to Boss have flooded social media, with thousands bemoaning the loss of the talented creative.
Simply put, you never know what personal battles people are facing behind the closed doors of their own mind. It’s vital to remember that just because someone puts on a brave face and seems to be happy doesn’t mean they’re not struggling.
Be kind and compassionate to others, always.
Rest in peace Stephen Boss. We’re sending thoughts and prayers to his friends and family at this most difficult of times.
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