Stephen 'tWitch' Boss: Remembering the star's greatest moments

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By Asiya Ali

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Fans have been left devastated by the death of Stephen "tWitch: Boss, who was best known for being the DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

On December 14, TMZ reported that Boss had died at the age of 40, with his wife Allison Holker paying tribute to her husband of nine years.

The outlet shared that Holker reportedly ran into an LAPD station on December 13 amid concerns for his welfare after seeing that Boss had left home without his car - which was unlike him.

Afterward, it was reported that authorities were called to a Los Angeles hotel where the TV star was found dead, with reports claiming he's believed to have died by suicide, although, no official cause of death has been confirmed by officials at this time.

Here, we look back at his greatest moments on screen in his memory.

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Stephen "tWitch" Boss has died aged 40. Credit: Jeffrey Mayer / Alamy

Boss started DJing on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show in 2014 and was elevated and made an executive producer on the show in 2020, remaining until the show ended in 2022.

He first stepped into the spotlight back in 2008, when he stunned audiences with his dance skills on So You Think You Can Dance. He then appeared in several shows before starring as Jason in Step Up, and later Magic Mike XXL.

Boss had many incredible highlights in his career - including back in 2010 when he appeared in Stomp The Yard: Homecoming. During the movie, he had an iconic dance battle between Chance Harris (Collins Pennie) and Taz. Watch the epic showdown below:

Another star moment was in episode one of "tWitch, Please… Help Me Dance" - a series on The Ellen Show - when he made a high school senior Isaiah Southall's dream come true by surprising him with a choreographed routine to perform at his prom.

A third epic moment we love is when he played Jason in Step Up 3D, Step Up Revolution, and Step Up: All In. As usual, the talented dancer killed every routine and can be seen dancing beside Ryan Guzman in this clip from Step Up Revolution.

Fans were also moved by the heartwarming moment Boss planned a lovely surprise for his wife and proposed to her while filming a Microsoft commercial.

And lastly, we have to reminisce on his time on the Ellen Show. In one episode, DeGeneres sweetly expressed that she is "so grateful" to Boss and is "so glad" that he is part of the family.

The moment got even more endearing when he was asked by the host about his all-time favorite moment with her, and he said: "I have to say my favorite on the show, and it's a little selfish, but, it's the first time that we met.

"The first time we rehearsed for the dance we did on So You Think You Can Dance. And, the reason it's so significant is because you hear of the myth and you see Ellen, but, until you get to actually be in a room and experience the love that you actually believe and put out there. It's life-changing," he sweetly added.

Boss's 34-year-old wife confirmed his passing in an emotional statement shared by People. She wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that 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 the light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband, and father, and an inspiration to his fans," she continued.

"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," she said. "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."

Closing her statement, Allison shared a message for her husband, writing: "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you."

Our thoughts are with Boss's family, friends, and fans at this time.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.

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