Reactions were swift and emotional as word spread that Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the popular DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer from “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died. According to a medical examiner’s report, the cause of death was an apparent suicide.
Ms DeGeneres posted on social media, “I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”
Born in Montgomery, AL, he was an American freestyle hip hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality.
Mr. Boss was found in a motel room in Los Angeles.