Last Updated on: 14th December 2022, 10:08 pm
Who is Stephen tWitch Boss? Biography, Wiki
Stephen tWitch Boss committed suicide. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his death in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband, and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Boss rose to fame as a contestant on MTV’s The Wade Robson project before becoming a finalist on Star Search. He competed in So You Think You Can Dance in 2008, finishing runner-up in season four and then returning as an All-Star. He was a judge when the show returned in 2022.
Stephen tWitch Boss Age
His current age was 40 years.
Stephen tWitch Boss Short Bio & Some Quick Facts
| Complete Name | Stephen Laurel Boss |
| Famous Name |
Stephen tWitch Boss
|
| First Name |
Stephen
|
| Last Name |
Laurel
|
| Job/Business | Freestyle Hip Hop Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Television Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| City of Birth | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Country of Birth | United States |
| Gender | Male |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Zodiac Sign | Not Available |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | 1. Graduated from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama 2. Studied Dance at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama, and at Chapman University |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Allison Holker |
| Parents |
Not Available
|
| Children |
Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14
|
| Career |
So You Think You Can Dance
Step Up films The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2022) |
| Net Worth (As of 2022) | 5 Million US Dollars (Approx.) |
| DOB | 29th September 1982 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Died | 13th December 2022 |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Stephen tWitch Boss Height And Weight
His current height was 1.83 m.
Stephen tWitch Boss Education
In 2000, He graduated from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, and studied dance at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama, and at Chapman University.
Stephen tWitch Boss Net Worth
His net worth was around 5 Million US Dollars.
Stephen tWitch Boss Salary
The outlet notes that Twitch earned a salary of 500,000 USD per season for the first two seasons of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. After that, he reportedly made 1 Million US Dollars every season he was also a co-host.
Stephen tWitch Boss Wife And Children
Boss is survived by his wife, Allison Holker, and their children, Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.
Stephen tWitch Boss Parents
His parent’s information isn’t known yet.
Suicide
Stephen tWitch Boss, the popular dance DJ from The Ellen DeGeneres Show and former So You Think You Can Dance contestant, has died at the age of 40. Allison Holker Boss’ wife confirmed his death in a statement to People.com on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed Boss’s death to CBC News on Wednesday.
“I have to say from the bottom of my heart that my husband Stephen has left us,” she said.
“Stephen lit up every room he walked into. He valued family, friends, and community above all else, and leading with love and the light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband, father, and an inspiration to his fans, his statement didn’t provide any details about the cause of death.”
Career
In 2014, Boss joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a guest DJ. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the show and was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020.
The late star previously co-hosted Disney’s Fairytale Weddings with Allison. He has also appeared in many high-profile films and shows including Magic Mike XXL, Modern Family and Step Up All In.
Off-screen, Boss posted fun dancing videos on social media with his wife Allison, who also competed on SYTYCD. Their children often joined the couple in their dance video posts.
Tributes Paid in Honor Of Stephen tWitch Boss
After the news of his death, tributes poured out for the famous performer and actor.
“Dude, he made you smile when he danced, no matter what the performance. You will be missed,” Antoine Johnson wrote in a tribute on Twitter.
“This is absolutely devastating,” read another tribute.
“Twitch has been so much more than Ellen’s DJ… it has brought immeasurable joy to so many in the dance community and beyond. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him, especially his family.”
Another fan wrote: “So sad. He was so much more than just ‘Ellen’s DJ’. He was so talented. Time will tell, you never really know what’s going on behind the scenes. RIP Twitch.”