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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss reason for dying revealed: Ellen’s DJ died at 40


An post-mortem has confirmed that Stephen “tWitch” Boss died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the pinnacle.

The beloved “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ, 40, was discovered lifeless by a lodge maid contained in the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, Calif., Wednesday after he missed his check-out.

An post-mortem was subsequently carried out by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner and Boss’ physique is now able to be launched to his spouse, Allison Holker, 34, based on RadarOnline.com.

The Post has reached out to the health worker’s workplace for affirmation.

A heartbroken Holker launched an announcement earlier Wednesday, confirming her husband’s dying, saying: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I’ve to share my husband Stephen has left us.

“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” the assertion continued. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

Stephen “tWitch” Boss died by suicide at 40. He was discovered lifeless by a motel maid inside a Los Angeles motel Wednesday.
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Boss was finest generally known as the DJ on DeGeneres’ eponymous daytime sequence, which he joined in 2014.

He was elevated to government producer in 2020 and stayed with DeGeneres till the finale of her present in 2022.

The speak present host opened up in regards to the dying of her pal Wednesday afternoon in an announcement acquired by The Post.

“I’m heartbroken,” the 64-year-old declared. “tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children — Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”

Boss acquired his begin as a contestant on MTV’s “The Wade Robson Project” in 2003 and rose to family identify fame on “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008. He joined DeGeneres’ present six years later.

Boss and Holker, who can also be an expert dancer, have been the hosts of “Disney’s Fairytale Weddings” on Disney+ since 2018.

The couple married Dec. 10, 2013, and simply celebrated their ninth anniversary.

“It’s our 9th anniversary!! I couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this perfect magical day!!!” Holker posted to Instagram Saturday.

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“I’m heartbroken,” DeGeneres declared. “tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.” The pair are pictured collectively a number of years in the past.

“Saying YES to @sir_twitch_alot has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!! I feel so blessed and loved!! I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! I LOVE YOU.”

If you or somebody you recognize is affected by any of the problems raised on this story, name the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or textual content Crisis Text Line at 741741.