After spending days sharing videos in honour of her cherished friend and coworker tWitch, Ellen DeGeneres is now speaking out.
As is well known, Stephen “tWitch” Boss rose to fame when he was hired as the regular DJ on Ellen’s talk show. Boss and the pair hit it off right away, and he stayed on the show.
Eleven days after tWitch’s passing, Ellen DeGeneres sends a video message to her followers.
DeGeneres was deeply saddened by the news of tWitch’s tragic and unexpected death. In addition, Ellen has returned to Instagram to share a video message with her followers and tWitch fans after sharing memories of him from the show.
Greetings to all. Everyone has had a tough 11 days. We will never understand it, but everyone is in pain and trying to make sense of it,” Ellen said.
And the holidays are challenging. But the best thing we can do to honour tWitch is to laugh, give each other hugs, play games, dance, and sing. Performing the activities he enjoyed, such as dancing and listening to music, is how we pay tribute to him. He cherished playing games. Consequently, we carry out that. “.
I understand that it seems complicated, Ellen continued. It seems impossible. But that’s how we pay him respect. And give each other hugs, express our love for one another, and let people know we are always available. Observe people closely. “.
So, everybody has a happy holiday, Ellen said. I am aware that the holiday is not cheerful. If you knew him, you would agree that he was pure light, as everyone in the comments stated. Even if you didn’t know him, you could see it. Let’s pay him respect, reflect on him, and send each other love. ”.
A photo of tWitch and his wife, who has been married to him for nine years and is also the mother of his three children, was posted on Instagram a short time ago. “My only Oh, how my heart hurts. We miss you so much, she wrote in the photo caption.
tWitch reportedly died at a “hotel/motel” from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to reports from the coroner’s office. According to TMZ, tWitch entered the motel on Monday, December 12, which is only a mile from the house he lived in with his wife and kids.
The well-known dancer didn’t seem visibly upset or out of sorts, according to those who spoke with him at the hotel. According to a source who spoke to TMZ, tWitch was planning to leave the hotel room the following day, December 13, and was carrying a small bag.
As Mamas Uncut reported, tWitch’s wife, Allison Holker Boss, ran into a nearby LAPD precinct to express her concern, allowing police to find him. She told police that although her husband had left the house, his car was still there, which was something he never did.
A call of a shooting at the motel tWitch was staying arrived at the precinct not long after Allison came there. According to reports, a hotel maid discovered him in his bathroom.
TMZ reported that no one heard a gunshot after speaking with staff members. It’s claimed that the hotel’s “separate units and the structure is in a U-shape” allow noise to be muffled.
Around 11:15 am, Stephen’s body was discovered. m. PST, and at the scene, he was declared dead. The coroner said the investigation into his death to be “closed.”. Public access to any additional information has not been provided.
Allison stated, “I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I do so.”. “Stephen brought light to every space he entered. Above all else, he greatly valued his family, friends, and community. He believed that the key to success is to lead with love and light. He was the center of our family, the best husband and father, and an example to his admirers. “.
“To say he left a legacy is an understatement, and his beneficial influence will endure. There won’t be a day that goes by that we don’t remember him, I’m positive of that. During this trying time for myself and particularly for our three kids, we ask for your privacy. I’ll always save the last dance for you, Stephen. We love you and miss you. “.
Eddy Boss, the grandfather of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, also made a statement and provided an update on how Stephen’s family, including Allison Holder Boss and his children, cope with his unexpected and tragic death.
Eddy Boss shared Stephen’s last text message while speaking with the Daily Mail before he passed away. He acknowledged that they “did not indicate that anything was out of the ordinary.”.
The text message said, “I love you Dad-Dad,” according to Eddy. “.
tWitch shared a picture of himself and his grandfather in one of his final Instagram posts. It was written to commemorate Eddy’s 88th birthday.
tWitch and Allison both had birthdays on the same day. tWitch also honoured his grandfather’s life.
Eddy said his family, including Allison and their three kids, are “completely devastated. Why, and where did it come from is our question,” Eddy said.
Twitch left his family a suicide note. According to TMZ, law enforcement claims that the note was found nearby or on tWitch when his body was found.
According to police sources quoted by TMZ, the note “was an ambiguous reference to his past struggles. The specifics of what was written in the message have not been made public, and it is uncertain when they will be.
