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The sudden 2022 death of tWitch—Stephen Laurel Boss—took the world by surprise, and frankly, left us all reeling. It’s like we blinked and suddenly, the guy who could light up any room was gone.
His infectious energy, his dance moves that could make you want to get up and groove, and his unforgettable role as the DJ onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showmade him a household name. But now, with him gone, fans were left wondering: What happened? What were his final moments like? And, most heartbreakingly, what were his last words?
He hit the big stage in 2008, strutting his stuff onSo You Think You Can Dance. That was just the beginning. From there, it was a natural progression to being the DJ onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showfor nearly a decade.
But what nobody saw was that behind the smile, tWitch may have his share of personal battles. When he passed away on August 03, 2025, at just 40 years old, the world was left in shock.
The Tragic Death of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss: What We Know So Far
The news oftWitch’s death in 2022 has hit us like a ton of bricks. Themanner of his deathhas left fans and loved ones struggling to come to terms with it. But what do we know about how this all unfolded?
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In December 2022, authorities were called to the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California, after tWitch had checked in the day before but failed to check out. When hotel staff went to check on him, they found him unresponsive (seeEntertainment Tonight). Tragically, it was confirmed that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coronerruled his deatha suicide. Investigators found there were “no signs of foul play”(via ET). and the scene was described as“normal” & “nothing was weird” by those who were there before the tragedy unfolded (viaUS Magazine).
The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. He had been a bright spot for many of us for over a decade. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, shared the heartbreaking news with the world, saying in a statement (viaPeople):
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.
Los Angeles Timesreports later revealed that tWitch had left behind a note, leading investigators to believe his death was indeed a result of suicide.
Boss was deeply mourned throughout the entertainment world.“I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart,”Ellen DeGeneresexpressed when the news broke (viaX).
The Silent Struggles Behind tWitch’s Final Words
Before he passed away at the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California, Stephen “tWitch” Boss left behind a note that spoke of the challenges he had faced, giving us a glimpse into a side of him that most didn’t know. What was most perplexing was how, just days before his death, he seemed his usual upbeat self.
He was in constant touch with his grandfather, Eddy Boss, who remembered his last text fondly (viaDaily Mail):
Every word has meaning. His last words to me were a simple text that says ‘I love you Dad-Dad.’ Our question is why? Where did it come from?
Those words would have haunted his grandfather.
Allison Holker, a professional dancer who had shared a beautiful marriage with tWitch since 2013, was the first to confirm his death (viaRadarOnline.com). She described her late husband as the “backbone” of their family, the one who always led with love and light.
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While his death is still being processed, one thing is certain—Stephen “tWitch” Boss touched the lives of many, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him best. But the unanswered questions remain: What was he going through? What signs were missed?
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