ELLEN DeGeneres shared an emotional tribute to her former show DJ Stephen Boss, aka tWitch, on what would have been his 41st birthday.
The beloved talk show host died in a Los Angeles motel last December.
Ellen took to Instagram to share a smiling photo of them on what appeared to be a private jet together.
She captioned the photo: “Happy birthday Twitch. I love you and always will.”
In the comments section, fans chimed in and shared happy memories.
“Horrible tWitch… miss you… miss your infectious smile… just miss you,” one person commented.
Another added: “Happy Heavenly birthday, tWitch is thinking of you today.”
A third noted: “He blessed our lives with his presence every day. We were all heartbroken to lose such a shining light, but I feel his light will continue to shine.”
TRAGIC DEATH
Stephen was found dead of an apparent suicide on December 13 last year.
Los Angeles police told The US Sun at the time: “Around 11:20 a.m., officers responded to a radio call to investigate a death at a motel on Ventura Boulevard. The deceased died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and no foul play is suspected.”
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office also confirmed that Steven died at a Los Angeles motel.
Just a week after his death, his wife Allison Holker posted a selfie on Twitch with the heartbreaking caption: “My ONE and ONLY Oh how my heart hurts. We miss you so much.”
Stephen married Allison in 2013. The couple has three children: Wesley, 14, Maddox, six, and Zaya, three.
After Allison posted her image and Twitch, her late husband, fans, friends and celebrities flooded the comments.
Actress Nina Dobrev commented, “Sending so much love and healing to you and your family.”
“Dancing with the Stars” dancer and choreographer Lindsay Arnold Cusick posted a heart emoji with the words, “Sending you love, Allison.”
WWE star Nikki Bella wrote: “Sending you so much love and prayers Allison.”
Actress Ashley Tisdale commented: “Sending so much love to you and our family.”
She also shared a photo from a FaceTime call with the caption: “Oh, if only I could go to heaven via FT…”
FAVORITE DJ
Stephen Laurel Boss, better known as TWitch, was born on September 29, 1982.
He was a DJ, actor, TV producer, personality and much more.
In 2008, the talented dancer and choreographer took second place in the “So You Think You Can Dance” program.
In 2014, he joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a DJ and later became a co-host before being named co-executive producer of the show in 2020. He remained in this role until the program ended in 2022.
You are not alone
SUICIDE ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 Leading Causes of Death report.
According to the report, there are “more than two and a half times more suicides” than murders in the United States.
For people aged 10 to 34, suicide was the “second leading cause of death” and fourth for people aged 35 to 54.
Suicide is a vital public health problem in the United States. It affects people of all genders, races and ages.
That’s why The-Sun.com launched the “You Are Not Alone” campaign.
The campaign encourages readers to discuss their mental health concerns with family, friends and healthcare professionals. We can all do our part to help others who may be suffering and help save lives.
If you’re struggling to cope, you’re not alone. There are many free and confidential programs in the United States aimed at helping those struggling with their mental health.
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