Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who first broke out on “So You Think You Can Dance” before becoming Ellen DeGeneres’ DJ on her daily talk show, has died. He was 40.
According to TMZ, his death appears to be a suicide.
His wife Allison Holker confirmed the news to PEOPLE, sharing a statement saying, “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. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him,” she wrote. “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
The pair married in 2013, before Boss adopted Holker’s daughter Weslie, 14. The two went on to welcome to additional children: son Maddox, 6, and daughter Zaia, 3. Boss and Holker celebrated their 9-year wedding anniversary just four days ago.
“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,” Holker continued. “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,” she concluded.
After appearing on The Wade Robson Project, Boss broke out on SYTYCD, on which he returned as a judge in 2018 and earlier this year. He also appeared in “Magic Mike XXL” and three of the “Step Up” films.
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