Stephen tWitch Boss Lifeless At 40, Superstar Tributes Pour In

In response to TMZ, his loss of life seems to be a suicide.

His spouse Allison Holker additionally confirmed his loss of life, sharing a press release saying, “It’s with the heaviest of hearts that I’ve to share my husband Stephen has left us.”

“Stephen lit up each room he stepped into. He valued household, buddies and neighborhood above all else and main with love and light-weight was all the things to him,” she wrote. “He was the spine of our household, the most effective husband and father, and an inspiration to his followers.”

The pair married in 2013, earlier than Boss adopted Holker’s daughter Weslie, 14. The 2 went on to welcome to extra youngsters: son Maddox, 6, and daughter Zaia, 3. Boss and Holker celebrated their 9-year wedding ceremony anniversary simply 4 days in the past.

“To say he left a legacy can be an understatement, and his constructive impression will proceed to be felt,” Holker continued. “I’m sure there will not be a day that goes by that we cannot honor his reminiscence. We ask for privateness throughout this troublesome time for myself and particularly for our three youngsters.”

“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I’ll at all times save the final dance for you,” she concluded.

After showing on The Wade Robson Mission, Boss broke out on SYTYCD, on which he returned as a decide in 2018 and earlier this 12 months. He additionally appeared in “Magic Mike XXL” and three of the “Step Up” movies.

As information of his loss of life broke, Boss’ superstar buddies and followers started sharing tributes on social media.

Andy Lassner, the manager producer of Ellen’s present who additionally often appeared on-screen, tweeted out, “Relaxation, my good friend,” together with a photograph of the pair and DeGeneres inside a automotive collectively. OnFrequent “Ellen” contributor Kalen Allen additionally tweeted, “Oh my God.”

On Instagram, Viola Davis shared, “I’m confused proper now, praying for his household and family members. ????”

DJ Pauly D, who typically crammed in for tWitch on Ellen, additionally paid tribute, writing, “Rattling that is unhappy information. sending prayers to Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s household and buddies. RIP TWITCH”

Yvette Nicole Brown reacted with shock, posting, “What’s going on?! This information has damaged my coronary heart. I’ve cherished him since #SYTYCD. He was at all times so joyful & lively. At all times. Oh, tWitch!”

Loni Love went on to name him “A form soul and a candy individual.” She added, alongside footage of him at his birthday earlier this 12 months, “that’s how I’ll bear in mind Twitch… This was his fortieth birthday celebration .. my coronary heart goes out to his household particularly Allison and their stunning youngsters.. that is devastating… I really like you brother and can miss you dearly.”

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough shared footage of the pair dancing collectively, captioning the video, “Heartbroken to listen to the information of tWitch’s passing. I had the pleasure of attending to know him just lately and he at all times welcomed the boys and me with open arms once we noticed him on Ellen. He’s actually one in all a form. Sending all my like to his household.”

“Dancing with the celebrities” professional Val Chmerkovskiy shared, “This isn’t potential. I’m completely misplaced for any phrases or comprehension. Heartbreaking” — present alum Keo Motsepe additionally shared a string of damaged coronary heart emojis.

Buddy and tv producer Jawn Murray wrote, “DEVASTATED by the loss of life of my good friend @official_tWitch! Simply gutted by this information. Twitch was a genuinely good man. He stored checking in & encouraging me throughout my Government Producer negotiations at ‘SHERRI,'” he wrote. “My prayers for his household! RIP Twitch.”

TikTok influencer Remi Bader additionally wrote, “I’m so upset” on her Instagram Story, including, “relaxation in peace” and “I’m heartbroken.”

Alyssa Milano shared a efficiency video of tWitch, including, “RIP TWITCH. Rattling.”

Meghan McCain additionally tweeted, “What completely tragic information…  tWitch introduced a lot pleasure and leisure to hundreds of thousands of peoples lives for therefore lengthy… I’ve cherished watching him and his household’s dance movies – particularly through the pandemic once we all wanted enjoyable and light-weight.  I’m so sorry to his family members.”

CNN’s Abby Phillip shared, “That is simply so heartbreaking. Considering of his spouse and their three younger youngsters.”

Former linebacker Emmanuel Acho additionally shared footage of them collectively, writing, “You’ll be missed by brother. You may be missed. Thanks for at all times laughing and smiling with me. Stephen ‘tWitch’ gone means too quickly. RIP tWitch.”