Reactions to the passing of beloved DJ and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” staple Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss have been pouring in since news of his death broke on December 14.
The 40-year-old man died by suicide, following a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. His body was found in a Los Angeles hotel room.
The entertainer’s death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, inspiring celebrities and fans alike to post their heartfelt reactions to tWitch’s passing.
The influence of tWitch was felt by a certain viewer of the ‘Ellen’ show. In a heart-wrenching anecdote, a New York Times reader detailed how the consistency of watching tWitch delights viewers every day helped them navigate the isolation caused by the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Times senior editor Dan Saltstein posted a screenshot of the viewer’s story to his Twitter account on Thursday, allowing his followers to read a story of deep sadness and impact.
Before we look at the stories of NYT readers, let’s look at some notable reactions to tWitch’s departure.
Ellen DeGeneres Reacts to tWitch’s Departure
DeGeneres, 64, took to Instagram to mourn the passing of her co-workers, whom she considered “family.” The couple worked together on the show from 2014 to 2022.
“I’m heartbroken,” DeGeneres wrote on Instagram, according to The Blast. “TWitch is pure love and light. He is my family, and I love him with all my heart. I will miss it. Please send your love and support to Allison and her beautiful children- Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia,” the post concluded.
Allison Holker Misses Her Husband of Nine Years
DeGeneres was far from the only famous face to post tributes to tWitch on social media following her passing.
‘Ellen’ executive producer Andy Lassner posted a photo of himself with tWitch and DeGeneres on Twitter, writing simply “Rest, my friend.”
DJ Pauly D., Snooki, Chelsea Handler, Olivia Munn, and Alyssa Milano were among the celebrities who posted social media tributes following the news.
Many celebrities sent their condolences to tWitch’s wife, Allison Holker. The duo first met during their “So You Think You Can Dance” days, and married in 2013.
Holker, 34, spoke to People magazine following her husband’s death; she had also informed the police that her husband had left home without his car on Tuesday, which was inappropriate for her.
Holker told the publication, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued friends, family, and community above all else and led 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. To say that he left a legacy is an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I’m sure there will never be a day that passed that we will not honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself, and especially for our three children. Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.” (per The Blast)
tWitch’s Legacy Will Be Remembered For ‘Ellen’ Viewers For Bringing Smiles During Hard Times
Beautiful and heartbreaking comments from NYT readers responding to Twitch’s obit pic.twitter.com/UnuOVcp3dH
— Dan Saltzstein (@dansaltzstein) December 15, 2022
The deep impact of tWitch’s legacy is certainly captured in this fan tribute.
“MIMA” shared their tribute to tWitch to The New York Times.
The heart-wrenching tribute read, “When you’re old, and isolated like in the middle of the COVID pandemic, you can turn on your TV in the afternoon and see a young man dancing and making you smile, you can forget all the bad. goods. you just smile Smile is the moment of the day. And this young man did all that for me. She saved my lonely and sickly days isolating COVID with her smile, her dance, her generous character… in my living room on my TV.”
The tribute continued, “I am deeply saddened. lost? He has gone? One of the saddest days in this old woman’s life, today. He took a COVID quarantine. And only someone very, very special can achieve that. It’s dark today, today. He brought the light that was no more. We are in disbelief and sorrow for his loved ones.”
Many of Saltzstein’s followers echoed the “MIMA” sentiment.
“It’s weird,” one follower comment, “This one hits hard and deep. I don’t know him, but he exudes positivity. He has something special. Unfortunately, impostor syndrome is real. I pray for him, his family, and all who will miss him. Accept every moment, even the mundane.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for help.
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