The former in-house DJ on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” and co-host, Stephen Boss, aka ‘tWitch’, committed suicide, TMZ reports.
Law enforcement sources told the publication that Stephen’s wife, Allison Holker Boss, frantically ran into an LAPD station on Tuesday, explaining that her husband had left their home without his car, which wasn’t like something he’d do.
Shortly after, Police received a call for a shooting at an L.A. hotel where they found Stephen, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Allison, 34, confirmed his passing in a statement to People.
According to People, Boss’ wife, Allison Holker confirmed his death and released a statement:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us. 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.
“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.”
Boss’ death is pending additional investigation according to The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Boss joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014 when he appeared as a guest DJ. He became permanent on the daytime talk show and worked his way to becoming a co-executive producer in 2020.
Boss is survived by his wife Allison and children Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.