Hearts are heavy this morning as it has been reported that the dancer extraordinaire and famed DJ “Twitch” was found dead in a Los Angeles Hotel.
Who is “Twitch”
“Twitch” danced his way into everyone’s heart in 2008. It was the personality’s smooth dancing skills that earned him the spot as runner-up on dance show favorite “So You Think You Can Dance.” And he deserved it, his talent was undeniable.
Although he danced with finesse and incomparable skill, his talent was so much bigger and uncontainable. He went on to warm hearts as the loveable and jovial DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Twitch’s Life and Light
While Boss was well-known for dancing and DJing, he was so much more. Boss was a consummate performer and on-air personality. He appeared in several movies such as “Hairspray, “Step-Up,” and more recently holiday special, “The Hip-Hop Nutcracker,” where he played the role of a doting father.
But even more, Twitch was a family man. He was married to Allison Holker, with whom he had a storied and very public engagement. In fact, they met on ” So You Think You Can Dance,” and it seemed like a match made in heaven.
And out of their union, three children were born. Stephen Boss, “Twitch” was a brilliant light in a dark world. And he always had a smile to give. His joy was simply contagious, and that is what makes this news so shattering.
Details of Twitch’s Death
According to a press release, on Tuesday, December 13th, police were called to a Los Angeles hotel on reports of gunshots. When they arrived, Stephen Boss’s body was found at the scene. At the time of the findings, it’s believed that Boss had shot himself and had succumbed to a self-inflicted gun wound. Unfortunately, the discovery of “Twitch’s” body was found after Boss’s wife, Holker, informed the police that her husband was missing. According to TMZ, the wife had earlier reported to law enforcement that, oddly, Boss left their residence without his car, which was unusual.
At the latest coverage, Holker expressed her sentiments on this tragic loss of her dearly beloved husband to the press. In her words,
“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends, and community above all else, and leading with love and the light was everything to him. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt.”
Sad and Sobering
Further details have not yet been provided. However, FM Hip Hop will provide an update on the latest details as they are released. It is always difficult when someone so young and talented dies. And it is especially tragic when the loss of life is self-inflicted. Today condolences go out to the family, friends, and surrounding community as they deal with this tragedy.
Written By: Renae Richardson
