DJ tWitch was ‘going through a tough time’ after Ellen DeGeneres’ show ended, says friend DJ Boof following suicide
TRAGIC DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss was “going through a tough time” after The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended, fellow daytime TV music man and friend DJ Boof has claimed.
DJ Boof- who spun for The Wendy Williams Show for 10 years, exclusively told The U.S. Sun that he and the late DJ tWitch had connected over social media through the years, as well as in the aftermath of Ellen DeGeneres’ show ending.
The beloved DJ and dancer died tragically of a reported suicide at the age of 40.
Boof told The U.S. Sun: “I wish I was closer to him. I could have told him, ‘I know what you’re going through because I’ve been through that. Yeah, it’s a tough time, trust me, I understand.'”
“I reached out to him after the Ellen show ended, just to show my support because I know what it feels like to be at a talk show for years and then to have that disappear.”
“We were the only ones to be a DJ at a successful talk show. I don’t know what the reason is for why he is not around- but sometimes you wish you had a closer relationship with someone if you think you may be in a position to offer support.”
DJ Boof added he would have liked the opportunity to collaborate with tWitch.
“When you and somebody else are in the same line of work, you can bounce ideas off each other, and in our line of work- there were only two: me and him,” the famed daytime DJ added.
Boof explained he himself felt pained after his time on The Wendy Williams Show ended.
“When I left the Wendy Show I was depressed and I was hurt.”
He said he admittedly didn’t know if DJ tWitch “was depressed, or just trying to figure out what was next,” but added, “I know he was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020 just before Ellen and the show took those hits about being a toxic place to work.”
“I know what it feels like to be at a talk show for that long. It’s difficult when it’s over.”
TRAGIC LOSS
The LAPD has confirmed to The U.S. Sun that Tuesday “around 11:20 am the West Valley Division officers responded to a death investigation radio call at a motel on Ventura Boulevard.
“The decedent died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and no foul play is suspected.”
Additionally, the Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Stephen “tWitch” Boss died at a Los Angeles motel.
Stephen’s wife Allison Holker ran into an LAPD station on Tuesday, sources told TMZ.
Allison was apparently frantic because he had left home without his car, which she said was unlike him.
Police reportedly got a call a short time later for a shooting at a Los Angeles hotel.
Officers found father-of-three Stephen dead there from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
FINAL POSTS
Stephen’s shocking death comes just days after he and Allison Holker, 34, celebrated their nine-year wedding anniversary on Saturday.
He shared several photos from their wedding and captioned it, “Happy anniversary my love #9years” along with a string of heart emojis.
On Monday, Stephen, 40, shared his last Instagram post, a Reel alongside his beautiful spouse.
In the clip, the duo danced to Alicia Keys’ song December Back 2 June, in their living room while surrounded by Christmas decor.
Stephen captioned it: “HOLIDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY DANCE !!! With my love.”
FAN DEVASTATION
The pair looked overjoyed to be together, leaving fans devastated as they raced to the comments to send their condolences to the performer’s family.
“Heart shattering!!!! Allison my heart is with you!!!!!” one gushed.
“Sisssssssster my heart is broken. I’m sooooo sorry,” a second agreed.
A third remarked: “RIP. I’m in shock. You were such a light to this world!”
“Wow, I couldn’t believe the news. RIP. This is so sad. Prayers for you all,” a fourth exclaimed.
“Bro aint no way…. rest in peace, you will be extremely missed,” a fifth commented.
“So sad to hear of your passing. Condolences to your family. R.I.P,” another mentioned.
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY
Stephen married Allison in 2013 and they have three children together: Weslie, 14; Maddox, six; and Zaia, three.
Allison opened up about the tragedy on Wednesday, saying: “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. 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.
She continued: “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.