Guwahati: Fans of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” are experiencing a terrible day because one of the show’s key characters has passed away.
According to a report by the US entertainment website People, Stephen Boss, also known as “tWitch” from the well-known American talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres committed suicide.
Ellen posted a photo of herself hugging the hip-hop dancer and DJ on Instagram to express her sorrow over the unfortunate circumstance.
“I’m heartbroken. 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,” the television personality wrote.
“I’m heartbroken, I can’t believe this, my prayers go out to his family,” another user wrote.
“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,” tWitch’s wife Allison was quoted by People.
“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” she added.
He became well-known because to MTV’s “The Wade Robson Project” and finished second in “Star Search.” In 2008, he also took part in the dancing reality competition “So You Think You Can Dance.”
According to People, he first appeared as a guest DJ on Ellen’s talk programme in 2014 before eventually joining permanently in 2020 and taking on the role of co-executive producer.