DJ Pauly D, Larsa Pippen, Alyssa Milano & More Devastated Over Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Death
By MLC on December 14, 2022 at 11:21 AM EST
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ death has rocked the entertainment industry.
The former DJ of “The Ellen Show” reportedly died by suicide at the age of 40.
Per reports, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and his body was discovered in a Los Angeles hotel room.
Beloved 'Ellen Show' DJ Dead At 40
Celebrities have taken to social media to share their devastation and condolences.
DJ Pauly D tweeted, “Damn this is sad news. Sending prayers to Stephen ‘tWitch” Boss’s family and friends. ❤️🙏🏽 RIP TWITCH.”
His “Jersey Shore” co-star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi commented on his wife, Allison Holker’s, recent IG post, “God bless you and your beautiful family, I am so sorry.”
Tamar Braxton also commented on Holker’s post, “Sisssssssster my heart is broken. I’m soooo sorry 💔💔💔💔💔.”
Alyssa Milano tweeted, “RIP TWITCH. Damn.”
Celebrities React to "tWitch's" Death
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“Praying for your family ❤️,” Larsa Pippen added.
Comedian Chelsea Handler commented, “Sending you all my love on and on,” while Olivia Munn wrote, “Oh my goodness… my whole. Heart is with you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️😔.”
His friends and fans also took to Twitter to share fond memories of the dancer and DJ.
Jawn Murray paid tribute to “tWitch” with a photo and sentimental tweet.
The Dance Community Is Hurting Today
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“DEVASTATED by the death of my friend @official_tWitch! 💔 Just gutted by this news. Twitch was a genuinely good guy. He kept checking in & encouraging me during my Executive Producer negotiations at ‘SHERRI.’ My prayers for his family! 🙏🏽 RIP Twitch.”
“The dance community is hurting today. RIP Twitch 😔,” Cole Alexander Mills tweeted.
“Heart shattering!!!! Allison my heart is with you!!!” another wrote.
Another tweeted a bunch of praying hand emojis.
Holker raised concern for her husband’s well-being to police on Tuesday, December 13th.
"tWitch" & Allison Holker Were Dancing & Smiling 2 Days Before Death
The beloved DJ and dancer shot to fame on “The Ellen Show” in 2014 and was a staple on the show until it’s very last episode in 2022.
Ellen DeGeneres promoted tWitch to executive producer of her long-running daytime talk show in 2020.
He got his shot at fame on reality dance competition series “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008
Holker and “tWitch” recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary over the weekend and two days prior to his death, the couple were all smiles and dancing in front of a Christmas tree.
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She captioned the post, “OLIDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY DANCE !!! With my lover @sir_twitch_alot 🥹 #thebosshouse #holidayfun #dance #bossstudios.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK, or text Crisis Text Line: 741741.