'Ellen' DJ Stephen 'tWitch' boss dies by suicide

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Stephen "tWitch" Boss tragically passed away and it's a suicide according to TMZ

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The dancer, choreographer, actor and producer committed suicide on Tuesday

Wife Allison Holker Boss confirmed the news

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Stephen commits suicide by shooting himself, he is found dead

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Stephen began DJing on Ellen's show in 2014, and was with her until the show ended in May 2022.

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He really got his big break in showbiz in 2008

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In 2008, he was runner-up again, was an All-Star in Pro Dancers 2010 together in the seventh season

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