tWitch's Final Words: Emotional Details Emerge About His Last Conversation

On December 13, 2022, beloved "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" DJ and "So You Think You Can Dance" alum Stephen 'tWitch' Boss was tragically found dead at the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later confirmed that Boss died by suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. According to the autopsy and police report, no drugs or alcohol were found in his system at the time of his passing.

The documents revealed further heartbreaking details, including insights from Boss's widow, Allison Holker. Holker, who married the Alabama native in 2013, told officers that, to her knowledge, her husband had no history of suicide attempts or suicidal ideation.

Allison Holker also shared that Stephen 'tWitch' Boss had no known mental health struggles, financial troubles, or marital issues, but his journals later revealed otherwise.

The morning before he went missing, Boss dropped off his daughter Weslie at school. In what would be their final conversation, he told her, "I wish I could be your Superman."

Reflecting on this moment, Holker told People, "Having someone say last words to you that you didn't really process at the time as being anything wrong ... that's really hard, especially as a teenager."

Despite the weight of those words, Holker praised Weslie’s strength and resilience. "She handles it with far more grace than she should have to. We took the steps to really help her and communicate with her and make her feel seen and heard," she explained.

Holker acknowledged the bittersweet nature of those final words, noting that Weslie views them as both beautiful and heartbreaking. "It's a battle that she's going to always have with herself, but I know she can see it from both sides," she added.

Six months after Stephen's death, his mother, Connie Boss Alexander, opened up to People Magazine, sharing her love and cherished memories of her son.

Living in Phoenix with her other son, Connie leans heavily on her unwavering faith for comfort. "Rather than dwell on how he left this earth, I focus on the belief that this is not the end. That’s where I find my peace," she said.

Connie vividly remembers their final conversation. The day before his death, Stephen checked on her well-being while she was sick. "That was the last time we talked," she recalled.

Despite his outward positivity and dedication to self-improvement—often reading self-help books and reflecting deeply on his personal growth—the depth of Stephen's internal struggles remained hidden from those closest to him.

Among the deeply emotional entries, Boss hinted at experiencing sexual abuse by a male figure during his childhood—a trauma he silently bore throughout his life. “He was wrestling with a lot inside himself, and he was trying to self-medicate and cope with all those feelings because he didn’t want to put it on anyone because he loved everyone so much,” Holker told People. “He didn’t want other people to take on his pain."

“Reading Stephen’s journals, and even going back into the books he had read and the things that he was highlighting and lining, really gave me a better perspective of where he was in life and the type of things he was struggling with,” she shared. “It did have me feel a lot of empathy towards him and sadness for all the pain that he was holding.”

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss first rose to fame after finishing as the runner-up on "So You Think You Can Dance." His charisma, infectious energy, and undeniable talent quickly made him a standout star. However, it was his role as the resident DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" that solidified his place in the hearts of millions.

The show eventually made him a permanent DJ, and in 2020, he was promoted to co-executive producer. Over nine seasons, he became not just an essential part of the show's success but also a beloved member of its family.

Following the heartbreaking news of tWitch's passing, Ellen DeGeneres took to Instagram to share her grief and pay tribute to her dear friend. "I’m heartbroken," Ellen wrote. "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."

Executive producer Andy Lassner also expressed his sorrow on social media with a simple yet profound message: "Rest, my friend."

When "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" came to an end, tWitch shared a heartfelt farewell, expressing gratitude for the nine years he spent on the show. In an Instagram post, he reflected on the laughter, the memories, and the powerful stories shared on set.

"I’m gonna miss this place of love, laughter, and family that I was able to experience the last 9 years," he wrote. "Today’s episode of @theellenshow was incredibly special and such a surprise to me. This show has changed my life in so many ways. I already miss y’all. The inside jokes. The games. The dancing. The laughs. And unforgettably inspiring stories we got to witness of wonderful people doing extraordinary things."

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 988 for support and assistance.