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Superstar judges from So You Assume You Can Dance took to social media to specific their condolences following the demise of Stephen “DJ tWitch” Boss, who received his Hollywood begin on the fact present and handed away from suicide on Tuesday, Dec. 13 on the age of 40. The tributes poured in from the likes of JoJo Siwa, Paula Abdul, Leah Remini, Maddie Ziegler and plenty of extra, as tWitch not solely was a competitor and mentor on SYTYCD, however he was additionally the resident DJ for 8 years on the vastly fashionable Ellen DeGeneres Present.
JoJo, who sat subsequent to tWitch on the judging panel for Season 17 of SYTYCD, shared a heartbreaking picture album to her Instagram, the place she even dances with him to a vacation music in a single clip. “My coronary heart is past damaged.?? twitch was a greatest buddy and a mentor not simply to me however to SO many. I’ll always remember our time attending to work collectively on SYTYCD, he grew to become such a lightweight in my life, somebody I’ve regarded as much as since I used to be born turned certainly one of my greatest pals,” the Dance Mothers alum wrote. “Twitch at all times had the perfect recommendation. We had SO many laughs, smiles, and even cries collectively. I do know you’re in a greater place now however man we’re all gonna miss the hell outta you”
The “Boomerang” singer concluded by sending her like to tWitch’s household — spouse Allison and children Weslie, Maddox and Zaia — and referencing a personal joke between the pair. “Ceaselessly the worlds dance dad. Love you brother.?? RIP the legendary Stephen Twitch Boss❤️” she signed off.
Leah had as a lot a entrance seat to tWich’s awesomeness as JoJo did, because the actress additionally sat subsequent to him whereas they shared the judging panel. On her Instagram, she additionally shared an lovable carousal of snaps and movies of her time with tWitch, certainly one of which had him displaying her the way to preserve the beat by clapping. “tWitch was at all times so sort to me and everybody who labored so laborious behind the scenes,” Leah wrote. “tWitch was the man who performed and interacted together with his followers within the viewers throughout business breaks, and he inspired all of the contestants when the cameras weren’t rolling.”
“Relaxation straightforward, tWitch; you’ll go away an enormous gap in lots of hearts,” Leah concluded. “My coronary heart goes out to his household, his pals, and to the many individuals whom he impressed.”
After judging rivals on American Idol, Paula received to do the identical on So You Assume You Can Dance…and made pals with tWitch within the course of. “I’m devastated to listen to the information about Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ passing,” Paula posted on her Instagram. “tWitch greeted the world each day with a fantastic smile that was a direct reflection of his stunning coronary heart. He was a beacon of sunshine and a real expertise whose legacy and influence will stay on within the dance neighborhood. Sending a lot love and prayers to his stunning spouse Allison and their youngsters. Might he relaxation in peace ???️”
Adam Shankman, who was a choose on SYTYCD and labored with tWitch on movie tasks, additionally took to his Instagram to share his emotions alongside an exquisite slide present of the late father and husband. “We have now seen and been part of a lot collectively,” Adam wrote. “Should you swipe right here’s a pic from #hairspray costume assessments, and many others….you had been at all times so particular. From that household, to our so that you assume you possibly can dance household, to our step up household, to your personal household. Yea, that was your best position: husband and father. Additionally, now and ceaselessly, candy buddy. Heaven simply received a bit of funkier. We’ll all miss you twitchy. ?”
On Wednesday, Los Angeles Police Sergeant Borihana instructed HollywoodLife that tWitch had died from suicide at a resort close to Los Angeles. “The decedent’s demise was dominated a suicide and no foul play was concerned,” Borihana mentioned. One other supply additionally confirmed to HollywoodLife that tWitch died by suicide.
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