Stephen “tWitch” Boss
So the stars mourn the dancer and “Ellen” sidekick
Stephen “tWitch” Boss is dead.
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Ellen DeGeneres, Michelle Obama, Ciara, Questlove, Channing Tatum and more took to social media to mourn the loss of Stephen “tWitch” Boss.
The sudden death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss (1982-2022) came as a shock to the celebrity world. On Instagram posted Michelle Obama (58) of her grief for the dancer and sidekick by Ellen DeGeneres (64). The former first lady said her heart was broken.
Obama and Boss met during one of their many visits to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” where he played, among other things, as a DJ. He was also part of her “Let’s Move” initiative, which has been campaigning against childhood obesity since 2010. In her post, Obama now recalls the TV personality: “Stephen was an incredible force – someone who exuded kindness and positivity and made sure that those around him could feel it too. We felt his spirit in every dance, every DJ set, every creative piece he brought to life.” Her heart goes out to his wife and their three children, Obama said.
Ellen DeGeneres ‘loved him with all her heart’
Also his colleague and friend Ellen DeGeneres (64) mourns on Instagram to a photo in which she hugs her producer: “My heart is broken, tWitch was pure love and light, he was my family and I loved him with all my heart, I will miss him,” wrote the presenter.
Singer Ciara (37) shared Video of the dancer and himself and wrote: “I am devastated to hear the news that you are no longer with us. I have always found you with joy, laughter, good times and with a big grin. Heaven made an angel today. Rest in Paradise. My prayers for your family at this difficult time.”
Actor Billy Porter (53) writes in memory of tWitch on Instagram among others: “Please check on your friends. Also the ‘strong’ and ‘lucky’ ones. We never know what people are going through.” Colleague Viola Davis (57) wrote also on the platformwords failed her and she prays for the family of the deceased.
Questlove: “We never know who is on the edge”
Also roots musician Questlove (51) wishes to the family “Resilience in These Dark Times”. He continues: “Every day is a winding road away and we never know who’s on the brink. Many of us can’t process emotions and don’t know how to deal with them… Time literally heals wounds.”
Jennifer Hudson (41) appeared shocked. “We need to pray! My God! You never know what someone’s going through. This breaks my heart.” Channing Tatum (42) wrote to a picture of tWitch and yourself: “I have no words. There aren’t any. My head and heart can’t understand this. It’s just so much… I don’t know where to begin.”
Jada Pinkett Smith (51) shared a picture of tWitch, Donald Glover (39) and himself – all three starred in “Magic Mike”. In the caption, she recalls the “good times on set” and writes, “He was so sweet, kind and generous.” “Modern Family” star Julie Bowen (52) also remembered one joint photo from the “Ellen” show to the deceased: “His brightness, joy and kindness filled every room he walked in. It’s awful to think that he suffered inside. Tell someone today that you love them.”
Stephen “tWitch” Boss took his own life in a hotel room on Tuesday, officials have now confirmed. He was 40 years old and leaves behind his wife and three children.
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