Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the energetic DJ on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” has died. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed in a statement to CNN.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Holker Boss said in a statement. “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. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
According to the LA County Medical Examiner, Boss died by suicide.
Celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Timberlake, and Russell Dickerson paid tribute and took to social media to mourn the loss of their friend, tWitch.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you aren’t alone – there is help. Please call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. They’re “open” 24/7. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800.272.8255
