\u201cIt is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to tell my spouse Stephen has left us,\u201d Allison, 34, said of her husband. \u201c Stephen brought light into every room he walked into. He valued his family, friends, and community above all else.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHe believed leading with love and light was the greatest way to go. He was the rock of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his followers.<\/p>\n
To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive influence will continue. There won\u2019t be a day that we don\u2019t remember him; I\u2019m confident.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hollywood\u2019s A-listers expressed grief as the news of the So You Think You Can Dance judge\u2019s death broke.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nNigel Lythgoe, the show\u2019s creator, and judge, said he was \u201cheartbroken and grieved\u201d and \u201cat a loss to understand how someone as adored and inspirational to so many people as Stephen was would feel they are in such a dark place that they have no choice but to take their life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Twitch, it\u2019s incomprehensible to me,\u201d he stated. \u201cHe was always cheerful and smiling. Every person he met admired him. Today will be a terrible day for the dance community, but my thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Allison and their children.<\/p>\n
It is vital to recognize that mental illness is a severe problem that often goes unnoticed by our loved ones. While this is a happy time of year for many of us, tension and negative feelings appear to be heightened in some people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tiffany Maher, another SYTYCD graduate, told PEOPLE, \u201cMy heart is destroyed. Stephen \u201cTwitch\u201d was an excellent example. He was quite pleasant and motivating. I\u2019m grateful to have met him. He will be remembered and missed forever. Allison and their children are in our thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of the happiness and joy that Stephen \u201ctWitch\u201d Boss brought into our lives and the lives of so many others, we will never forget him,\u201d said Fox Entertainment, 19 Entertainment, and Dick Clark Productions to PEOPLE. We mourn with his family, loved ones, and fans at the death of such a great, undeniable talent and close friend. \u201c\u2018tWitch,\u2019 you will be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Tommie Tonea Stewart, Boss\u2019 mentor, also issued PEOPLE a message mourning his loss. \u201cToday, a talented man with a wonderful heart and many fans and admirers who loved him died. Anyone who met Stephen was instantly delighted by his contagious and genuine smile. Despite our sadness at Stephen\u2019s death, his generosity and spirit will be remembered for his contributions to the arts and in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Condolences poured in on social media as well. Ellen DeGeneres responded to the terrible news with a beautiful message and a photo of the couple hugging.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m heartbroken. \u201ctWitch was pure light and love.\u201d She shared on Instagram. \u201cI just had love to give him since he was my family. He will be greatly missed. Please send your love and support to Allison and his three beautiful children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.\u201d<\/p>\n
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, who frequently appeared on the Ellen show, posted an Instagram photo of Boss\u2019s family with the caption, \u201cI was heartbroken to learn about the passing of Stephen \u2018tWitch\u2019 Boss, who I got to know over the years through my Let\u2019s Move! Initiative and visits to The Ellen Show.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cStephen was a dynamic person who ensured that everyone in his presence felt the compassion and happiness he emanated. Every dance, DJ set, and creative project he created was alive with his spirit. \u201cMy heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Allison, and their three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia,\u201d she continued. \u201cPlease know that you are never alone if you are in pain and need someone to talk to. Someone is always ready to help. To access the suicide and crisis hotline by phone or text, dial 988.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lopez shared numerous photos on Instagram with Boss, with whom she worked in the World of Dance. \u201cTwitch has such a beautiful and shining soul. Astounded and heartbroken. \u201cLove and strength to @sir twitch a lot, his wife, and their children,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Following the unexpected death of Stephen \u201ctWitch\u201d Boss, celebrities from all around Hollywood have expressed their thoughts. He committed suicide at the age of 40. Allison Holker Boss, the former Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ\u2019s wife, confirmed the news in a heartfelt message sent on Wednesday. \u201cIt is with the heaviest of hearts that I have…<\/p>\n