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<p><strong>Stephen &#8216;tWitch&#8217; Boss</strong> has passed away at the age of 40.</p>
<p>His wife, <strong>Allison Holker</strong>, confirmed <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/tina-turners-son-ronnie-dead-at-the-age-of-62-four-years-after-eldest-sons-suicide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his death</a> to <em>PEOPLE </em>in an exclusive statement, but <em>TMZ </em>was first to report the unfortunate news. Both outlets say Stephen died of an apparent suicide.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;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. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Allison <a href="https://people.com/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-at-40/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won&#8217;t be a day that goes by that we won&#8217;t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Allison and Stephen share three <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/diddy-reveals-he-expanded-his-family-with-a-baby-girl-named-love-sean-combs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">children together</a>, 14-year-old Weslie, 6-year-old Maddox, and three-year-old Zaia.</p>
<figure id="attachment_104875" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-104875" style="width: 1140px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-104875" src="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1241531747-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1140" height="760" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-104875" class="wp-caption-text"><strong><em>US dancers Allison Holker (2nd L), Stephen &#8220;tWitch&#8221; Boss (R) and family attend the Fans Premiere of Illumination and Universal Pictures&#8217; &#8220;Minions: The Rise of Gru&#8221; on June 25, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)</em></strong></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Stephen was better known as tWitch in the entertainment industry. In 2014, he took a DJ position on Ellen DeGeneres&#8217;s talk show. By 2020, he was named an executive producer. He remained with the show until its finale in May.</p>
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<p>Stephen first gained visibility in 2008 when he wowed audiences as a contestant on <em>So You Think You Can Dance. </em>The judges named him runner-up in season four, but he later returned as an All-Star contestant.</p>
<p>Allison and tWitch met on the all-star season of <em>SYTYCD </em>as competitors. They got married in 2013.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, tWitch returned to the show once again, but this time <a href="https://people.com/tv/jojo-siwa-stephen-twitch-boss-matthew-morrison-to-judge-sytycd-season-17/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as a judge</a>.</p>
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<p>Beyond <em>Ellen </em>and <em>SYTYCD, </em>Stephen also expanded his resume to actor and host. He appeared in several <em>Step Up </em>movies and <em>Magic Mike XXL, </em>and also hosted shows like <em>Disney&#8217;s </em><em>Fairy Tale Weddings &; Honeymoons. </em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Multiple Reports Say <strong>Stephen &#8216;tWitch&#8217; Boss Died Of Suicide</strong></h3>
<p>His wife didn&#8217;t specify the cause of death. However, as mentioned, multiple outlets have claimed tWitch died of suicide. Law enforcement <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/14/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-dies-dj-ellen-degeneres-so-you-think-you-can-dance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sources told <em>TMZ </em></a>that Allison arrived at a Los Angeles Police Department station on Tuesday (December 15) &#8220;frantic&#8221; over Stephen leaving the house without his car&#8211;an unusual move.</p>
<p>Shortly afterward, police got a call about a medical emergency at a Los Angeles hotel. Upon investigation, police reportedly discovered Stephen&#8217;s body. Officials pronounced the famed dancer dead at the scene<strong><em> &#8220;from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.&#8221; </em></strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Fans, Friends &; Industry Peers Share Their Condolences For tWitch&#8217;s Passing</h3>
<p>During their downtime, tWitch and Allison also entertained the masses with their choreographed dances online. Sometimes their kids joined in. The latest dance video was uploaded to Allison&#8217;s Facebook page just two days ago.</p>
<p>She closed her statement about his passing with a reference to their dancing.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,&#8221; Allison said.</p></blockquote>
<p>The couple also recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary.</p>
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<p>Since the news broke, fans, friends, and industry peers have shared their condolences, including Ellen and Jada Pinkett Smith.</p>
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