‘Ellen’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead By Suicide At 40

Allison Holker, tWitch’s wife, spoke with the LAPD on Tuesday because she noticed that her husband left their home without his car, which concerned her.

Ellen’s DJ, tWitch, was found dead in an LA hotel room at the age of 40.

Allison Holker, tWitch’s wife, spoke with the LAPD on Tuesday because she noticed that her husband left their home without his car, which concerned her.

Shortly after, Stephen Boss was found in a hotel room in LA dead by a self-inflicted gunshot.


Stephen Boss was featured on Ellen’s show from 2014 until the show’s end and even was an executive producer.

tWitch got his break in 2008 by being a runner-up on, So You Think Can Dance. He would later make his moves to acting, picking up major roles in Step-Up and Magic Mike XXL.

He is survived by his wife and children.

Please if you are suffering, please don’t suffer in silence. Below are some helpful resources you can contact or provide for someone in need:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

NAMI DC Helpline

National Action Alliance For Suicide Prevention

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