Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama and more paid tribute to famed DJ and dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss following his death on Tuesday (December 13). Boss, an executive producer The Ellen Show who also played So you think you can danceHe was mourned by his peers on social media after news of his death at the age of 40 broke.
“Twitch was such a light and a beautiful soul. Shocked and deeply saddened. My heart breaks for @sir_twitch_alot, his wife and kids,” said Lopez, who worked with Boss world of dancewritten on Instagram.
Derek Hough, judging alongside Lopez and Boss, echoed the sentiment. He wrote, “My spirit clings to memories of the dear friend we all lost. When I think of Twitch, I think of wisdom, love, light and laughter. He brought joy to everyone he met and was an inspiration to all.”
Sharing a picture of Boss and his family on her Instagram feed with a heartfelt caption, Obama wrote, “I was heartbroken to learn of the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, whom I met through my Let’s Move over the years have! Initiative and visits to The Ellen Show.”
She added: “Stephen was an incredible force – someone who radiated kindness and positivity and made sure those around him felt it too. We felt his spirit in every dance, every DJ set, every piece of creativity he brought to life.”
Content creator Kalen Allen called Boss his “brother” in a tweet thread. He wrote: “God knows my heart stands still because I’ve never known a friend like you. No words, dance or show can adequately convey how great your existence has been for this world and for me.”
He continued to share how much they supported each other and expressed his regret over his tragic death. “We were each other’s biggest fans and often the light in each other’s darkest hours. I’m so sorry that the darkness found a voice this time and grew too loud,” Allen said.
Good morning America Anchor Robin Roberts tweeted, “Whenever I’ve been a guest on Ellen’s show, it’s always been a pleasure to see Stephen tWitch Boss do his thing. I was, like so many, devastated to hear of his sudden death,” while kung fu Actor Shannon Dang also mourned Boss. call him an inspiration for many.
Channing Tatum who worked with Boss Magic Mike XXL, expressed his love for the late dancer by sharing a picture of the two behind the scenes with the caption“I have no words. There are none. My head or heart cannot understand this.”
New York Congressman Jamal Bowman tweeted Bernice King’s post about Boss with a call for everyone to “check on their friends and family,” adding, “We all need each other so much.”
Yesterday, Ellen DeGeneres paid tribute to her colleague and friend by posting a photo of them hugging on set The Ellen Show. She wrote: “I am heartbroken. Twitch was pure love and light.”
Boss’s wife, Alison Holker, confirmed his death yesterday in a statement he shared persons Read in part: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my husband Stephen has left us.”
Per TMZYour boss died by suicide. The outlet claimed Holker raised concerns with the LAPD after Boss left their home without his car. Police later responded to a call about a shooting at a Los Angeles hotel and found Boss dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988.