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millions are mourning the sudden death of stephen twitch boss best known as the dynamic dancing dj for the ellen de generous show. hollywood a listers and fans alike are paying tribute to the father of free who took his own life. the shocking death of a charismatic dancer and tv personality is raising awareness of suicide prevention terry with the green dj stephen boss known as twitch rose to fame on so you think you can dance, then became a fixture on the ellen degeneres show candy. um twizzlers. not now. it's like chocolatey bite sized situations. count on him to look over at and makes silly jokes and he's my pal. you know, he's my sidekick, which became popular and social media posting uplifting videos. police say the 40 year old took his own life in los angeles hotel room early tuesday in a social media video . just one day earlier twitch and his wife were seen dancing in front of the christmas tree lighting, and last week, the couple decorating for the holiday with their kids. staff members tell tmz twitch did not look visibly upset when he checked into the hotel nationwide, exper

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we'll remember stephen "twitch" boss and his private battle next. >>> some tragic news to share tonight the family of stephen "twitch" boss, known to millions as the lodge time deejay on ellen degeneres's talk show confirming he took his own life. kate snow with the stunned reaction from loved ones and fans. >> reporter: he was a regular on the "ellen" show for years. >> over a decade ago i met someone who changed my life. >> reporter: stephen "twitch" boss, twitch was the deejay, but more ellen's favorite dancer and partner, eventually executive producer much when the show was ending in may twitch reflected on his time there on "today." >> it was so emotional. what was crazy, though, it was like, you know, it was a lot of the little things that started to really get me not even the big moments. ♪ >> reporter: as recently as sunday, twitch was dancing with his wife, alison holker, in front of their christmas tree they posted celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. friends and fans stunned by the news he took his own life tuesday. he was the backbone of our family, the best husband

stephen �*twitch�* boss, best known as the dancing dj and sidekick on the ellen show, has died by suicidee backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans". tom brada reports. asa main as a main stain on the wildly successful ellen show, stephen boss met with countless celebrities and extraordinary figures. after hearing of his death now they choose to remember his extraordinary qualities. ellen the generous tweeted that she was heartbroken describing him as pure light and love. her grief was echoed by michelle obama who posted this photo and a message calling stephen an incredible force, someone who radiated life and positivity. after appearing as a dancer in movies like bleeds of glory and hairspray, boss found fame as a runner—up on so you think you can dance into thousand and eight. he went on to become an integral part of ellen the generous's us talk show from 2014 until it finished earlier this year. before the show came to an end the generous surprised him with a special tribute which moved him to tears. i tribute which moved him to tears. ., , .

dj stephen boss known as twitch rose to fame on so you think you can dance, then became a fixture on the ellen degeneres show candy. um twizzlers, not not. it's like chocolate. these bite sized situations count on him to look over at and makes silly jokes and he's my pal. you know, he's my sidekick. recently, twitch became popular. on social media posting uplifting videos. police say the 40 year old took his own life in a los angeles hotel room early tuesday in a social media video. just one day earlier twitch and his wife were seen dancing in front of their christmas tree, much slower. and last week, the couple decorating for the holiday with their kids. perfectly clear. staff members tell tmz twitch did not look visibly upset when he checked into the hotel nationwide, experts say suicide rates have been declining for white americans, but not for minorities. experts say common risk factors our mental health issues, substance abuse and financial stress on a podcast five years ago, twitch shared this uplifting message about overcoming hardships. you will make decisions that that that

. >>> heartbreak tonight for millions of fans stunned by the sudden death of stephen "twitch" boss. best known as the energetic dj for "the ellen degeneres show." a dj, dancer, husband, and father of three. ellen degeneres responding tonight, and so is his family. >>> this evening, marking ten years since newtown. the new memorial to those teachers and the children. and president biden's message tonight to those families and the country. >>> your tax money tonight. a pastor and his son facing charges for allegedly stealing more than $8 million in federal money, covid relief funds. and what they claimed the money was for. >>> cinderella falls. the stage now set for the world cup finals, and the star player who will be there. >>> and our made in america christmas continues. tonight, i'll take you right to harlem for some good old fashioned barbecue, and they're giving back this christmas. >>> good evening and it's great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. and we begin tonight with this tornado touching down moments ago in new orleans, amid a string of deadly tornadoes acros

. >>> and tributes are coming in following the death of stephen "twitch" boss. he rose to fame on the tv show "so you think you can dance" and as a dancing dj on "the ellen degeneres show." jeff pegues reports on how he's being remembered. ♪ >> reporter: he was known for his dance moves on the "ellen" show. growing up in alabama, stephen boss was given the nickname twitch because he never stopped moving. ♪ raeverything seemed peecers ele is ir: "tertainment tonight" co-host kevin frasier -- >> he was a positive, shining ray of light. he walked in, and he would light up a room with his positivity and his big personality. >> reporter: the 40-year-old was found dead yesterday in a los angeles hotel. in a statement to "entertainment tonight" his wife, allison holker boss, said "he was the backbone of our family. the best husband and father." hollywood celebrities have been weighing in. viola davis said she was at a loss for words. ellen said she was heartbroken. twitch rose to fame on her show as the comedian's dj. in recent years, he and his wife's dance moves drew

growing up in alabama, stephen boss was given the nickname twitch because he never stopped moving. that it seems was the case throughout his life whether he was on television or-- everything seemed perfect. >> i think that's why everyone is in shock. >> entertainment tonight cohost kev enfrassier. >> he was a positive, shining ray of light. he walk a room with his tid hiss hotel. in a statement to entertainment ther.ht, wlisobossheas ton ofoud hollywood celebrities hav vialad she was at a loss for words. ellen said she was heartbroken. twitch rose to fame on her show as the comedian's dj. in recent years he and his wife's dance moves drew a large following. sometimes images don't match reality. according to dr. laura erickson-schroth. >> a lot of times people are really struggling with things under the surface that other people, you know, don't know that they are struggling with. >> and that's what make this so shockk. laura mentioned at the top of broadcast or the top of this piece about the wedding anniversary, within days of his sudden death, twitch posted images of his wedding

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stephen boss had the nickname twitch because he just stopped moving. emotional tributes and outpouring reaction is flooding social media. the posts are from family and friends. they are from fans. twitch shot himself in a los angeles hotel room yesterday. his wife allison issued a statement saying he was the backbone of their family and the best husband and father. those he worked with had this to say. >> he was a positive, shining ray of light. he walked in and he would light up a room with his positivity and his big personality. >> days before his suicide he was posting photos of his weddlove for his wife as they celebrated their ninth anniversary. news of his death comes at a time where health officials say there has been an alarming rise in firearm suicides. take note. if you or someone you know is struggling you can call or text 988. that is the national suicide in crisis hotline. it is available to the everyone. it is available 24 hours a day. >>> is still ahead tonight. the weapon that was used to attack paul pelosi brought out in court. i prose

stephen boss, more known as twitch died by suicide.arred as a guest dj on ellen back in 2014 before rising to become one of the show's executive producers by 2020. he rose to fame on so you think you can dance. he was also an actor who appeared in several step up films. today's news shocked hollywood and beyond. ellen post thd photo with the caption, i'm heart broken. twitch was pure love and light. he was my family, and i loved him with all my heart. please send your love and support to alison and their children. the news is serving as a heart breaking reminder to reach out. >> it's important to remind ourselves and our community that we all have a mental health journey, and it's not a weakness to reach out. in fact, it's a strength. >> if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, there is someone waiting and ready and willing to help 24/7. just dial or text this number on your screen. 988. there is no charge. it's confidential, and you can remain anonymous. >>> he ran a 32 billion crypto exchange and lost all the money. ton

that could cause glare the models are from 2020 to 2023 affected >>> now to the shocking loss of stephen bossteam deejay on the ellen show. he took his own life at the age of 40. our valerie castro has more on the stunned reaction from fans and loved ones >> reporter: the entertainment world and fans mourning the death of stephen "twitch" boss widely known forr his friendshi and collaboration with ellen degeneris as her deejay. it was his dancing that first caught ellen's attention alongside the rest of the world, rising to fame for his performances on season four of "so you think you can dance. >> i'm from montgomery, alabama. >> reporter: returning as an all-star and eventually becoming a judge in 2022. fans also watched him rise from deejay to executive producer on ellen. >> over a decade ago i met someone who changed my life and our show, and i'm talking about you, twitch. come here. >> i came here to dance one time know what i mean and now i've gained a family, you know >> reporter: he stepped his way into more hearts when he gave a fwlips into his real home during the pandemic boss, alo

stephen twitch boss, it's only 40 years old. the world was introduced to his talent back in 2008 when he competed and finished as a runner-up on the dance competition show. so you think you can dance. >> his wife allison confirming his death to reporter sam rubin is in los angeles with more. when we first heard this news early on wednesday morning here in los angeles, it was just impossible to believe. >> stephen twitch boss was filled with so much life. but now now twitch is gone. the 40 year-old dancer in dj actor and tv personality has been described as the glue that to a large degree kept the ellen show together. she loved him and so did her audience. twitch had fans elsewhere to both twitch in the woman who would become his wife, allison holker were both seen on. so you think you can dance? they were both with us in our studios here in 2018 where they talked about their shared passion and gave us a peek into their relationship. you're both very adept answers. is there a better dancer? know? oh, my god. don't want to be like

dancer producer and actor stephen twitch boss has died at the age of 40. s wife, allison holger , confirmed the news in a statement 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. adding to say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. holder asked for privacy during this difficult time for her and their three children, ending with a message to her husband, steven, we love you. we miss you and i will always save the last dance for you. twitch rose to fame in 2008 as a runner up on fox's, so you think you can dance, he joined the ellen degeneres show as a dj in 2014 and later became an executive producer on the show. ellen reacting to the tragedy, saying, which was pure love and light. he was my family and i loved him with all my heart. i will miss him. twitch also appeared in films including step up

. >>> and the tragic suicide of ellen's former deejay stephen "twitch" boss. the message tonight from his wife. >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. the massive and volatile weather system we have been tracking the last few nights is extending its astonishing reach and impact spawning a punishing tornado outbreak continuing in the south right now. local news viewers in new orleans watching a short time ago as a tornado roared through the city with early reports of damage. it's all part of a sprawling weather mass that has brought crippling blizzard conditions to the u.p. u.p. and violent storms in southern states, killing at least three people. there are new watches and warnings posted tonight in the south. the weather service calling it a particularly dangerous situation as the east braces for the storm's next act. we have it all covered tonight starting with morgan chesky in louisiana. >> reporter: tonight a huge tornado churning across new orleans. >> there you can see a very large tornado. oh, now we've got the power

what was going on for eight years, stephen boss or twitch entertained millions on the ellen degeneresut on wednesday he died by suicide at 40 years old boss rose to fame while competing on so you think you can dance in 2008, ending as a runner up? the cdc says men in the united states are 49% of the population. but make up nearly 80% of all suicides. sean barry is an associate therapists at silicon valley therapy and marriage counseling. he says most men aren't socialized to cope with their feelings or talk about them, and the results can be devastating. in a nutshell, men don't have the support, encouragement and skills to develop intimate relationships where they can be real and vulnerable. so they feel, um, isolated, alone and incapable of dealing with that emotional turmoil. recent studies also show that black men in particular are dying by suicide at a higher rate than any other racial group of men. they area psychologist dr kathy a. walters says. issues of oppression, systemic racism and generational trauma only compound the pressures that most men say they feel again. stigmas r

stephen twitch boss was only 40 years old. the world was introduced to his talents in 2008 when he competed in finished as a runner-up on the dance competition. that was called. so you think you can dance his wife, allison confirming his death this morning to people magazine. sam rubin is in los angeles with the latest. >> what we first heard this news early on wednesday morning here in los angeles. it was just impossible to believe stephen twitch boss was filled with so much life. but now now twitch is gone. the 40 year-old dancer in dj actor and tv personality has been described as the glue that to a large degree kept the ellen show together. she loved him and so did her audience. twitch had fans elsewhere to both twitch in the woman who would become his wife, allison holker were both seen on. so you think you can dance? they were both with us in our studios here in 2018 where they talked about their shared passion and gave us a peek into their relationship. you're both very adept answers. is there a better dancer? know? oh,

his real name is stephen boss. a short time ago his wife issued a statement 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, end quote. ellen degeneres issuing a statement saying 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. twitch leaves behind his wife and their three children. he was 40 years old. >>> and if you know someone who is struggling or in crisis, there is someone ready and waiting to help you 24 hours a day. all you have to do is dial a three-digit number, it is 988. there is no charge. it is confidential and you can remain anonymous. >>> breaking news just coming into our newsroom, the federal reserve the raising its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years, indicating that the fight against inflation is certainly not over yet. after four straight three-quarter point interest rate hikes, the federal reserv

. >>> ellen degeneres is opening up 11 days after her close friend, stephen boss, known as twitch, died by twied. she posted an emotional message on social media about the person who was a major part of her show. >> everyone is in pain and trying to make sense of it. we'll never make sense of it. and the holidays are hard, i think, anyway. but to honor twitch, i think the best thing that we can do is to laugh and hug each other and play games and dance and sing. that's the way we honor him. >> twitch liked to dance. he liked to play games. he liked to spend time with his family. ellen also said that twitch was, quote, pure light and urged everyone to send love to one another. if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, there is someone ready to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. just dial or text this number on your screen, 988. there is no charge. it's confidential, and you can remain anonymous. >>> helping those in need is a big part of the holiday season. the bay area is known for award-winning chefs and groundbreaking restaurants. nbc bay area's joe rosato jr. has th

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growing up in alabama, stephen boss was given the nickname twitch because he never stopped moving.ms was the case throughout his life whether he was on television or-- everything seemed perfect. >> i think that's why everyone is in shock. >> reporter: entertainment tonight co-host keven frasier. >> he was a positive, shining ray of light. he walked in and he would light up a room with his positivity and his big personality. >> reporter: the 40 year old was found dead yesterday in a los angeles hotel. in a statement to entertainment tonight, his wife allison holker boss said he was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father. hollywood celebrities have been weighing in, viola davis said she was at a loss for words. ellen said she was heartbroken. twitch rose to fame on her show as the comedian's dj. in recent years, he and his wife's dance moves drew a large following. sometimes images don't match reality, according to dr. laura erickson-schroth. >> a lot of times people areacc really struggling with things under the surface that other people, you know, don't know that t

stephen boss or twitch entertained millions on the ellen degeneres show. but on wednesday he died by suicide at 40 years old boss rose to fame. well competing on so you think you can dance in 2008, ending as a runner up because he's the kind of person that such a light? he has an inspiring passion. you know, you would never realized behind all of that. what was going on? the cdc says men in the united states or 49% of the population, but make up nearly 80% of all suicides. sean barry is an associate therapist at silicon valley therapy and marriage counseling , he says most men aren't socialized to cope with their feelings or talk about them, and the results can be devastating. in a nutshell, men don't have the support encouragement and skills to develop intimate relationships where they can be real and vulnerable. so they feel, um, isolated, alone and incapable of dealing with that emotional turmoil. recent studies also show that black men in particular are dying by suicide at a higher rate than any other racial group of men. they area psychologist dr kathy

what was going on for eight years, stephen boss or twitch entertained millions on the ellen degenereshow, but on wednesday he died by suicide at 40 years old boss rose to fame while competing on so you think you can dance in 2008, ending an the unitedpulation. but make upy 80% of all suicides. sean barry is an associate therapists at silicon valley therapy and marriage counseling, he says most men aren't socialized to cope with their feelings or talk about them, and the results can be devastating. in a nutshell, men don't have the support, encouragement and skills to develop intimate relationships where they can be real and vulnerable. so they feel, um, isolated, alone and incapable of dealing with that emotional turmoil. recent studies also show that black men in particular are dying by suicide at a higher rate than any other racial group of men. they area psychologist dr kathy a. walters says. issues of oppression, systemic racism and generational trauma only compound the pressures that most men say they feel again. stigmas right. i don't want to be seen as crazy. i want to be locke

up about attempting to take his own life when he was younger as he reacts to the death of stephen "twitch" boss. >> had any of those attempts happened, i would have missed the best part of my life. >> the message he's sharing to anyone struggling. >>> holiday delivery rush. the deadlines for ground shipping to save money and get those presents there on time. >>> tiktok and teens. a new study by a social media watchdog finds the platform may push harmful content to young users. what parents should know. ♪ everything is awesome ♪ >>> there are just nine days until christmas, and everything is awesome. getting your holiday shopping done with all the right gloves. >>> plus, it's our 12 days of christmas cookies and who better to bake ginger cookies than our own ginger zee. >>> good morning, america. thank you for joining us on this friday morning and we have a lot of news to get to. >> we certainly do. it's very cold outside. we have that major storm sweeping through so much of the country looking right there. you can see it, a live shot, look at this, snowy manchester, new hampshire, as it hits th

. >>> condolences are pouring in for stephen twitch boss. he was the longtime deejay/co-host for the "ellen degeneres show" and ellen put out a tweet calling him pure love and light. chris, for folks who may not be familiar, talk about who twitch was and how he became so beloved. >> aaron, this story is very shocking. twitch back in 2008, he won over the hearts america on a show called "so you think that you can dance." and funny enough, ellen was watching that show, and she invited him to come teach her to dance, and so that is how they met, and she saw that spark of joy and so she asked him to come to be the show's deejay. and aaron, he was more than just a deejay, because the music on the show was this other character, and that danceoff that happened every episode that twitch teed up, it got the audiences at home, and the folks in the audience watching really into the element of the "ellen degeneres show" and it was all about joy and light and love. and on the last show, she said how much it pained her to say good-bye. there was a beautif

. >> stephen twitch boss was just 40 years old. the world was introduced his talents back in 2008 when he competed and finished as runner-up on the dance competition show. so you think you can dance later would become the dj. and an executive producer on the ellen show she tweeted today saying that which was pure love and light. his wife allison confirming his death this morning to people magazine saying that she will always save the last dance for him. the pair just celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary and they have 3 children together. today marks a somber 10 year anniversary of the sandy hook elementary school shooting. a gunman killed 20 students and 6 adults and the newtown, connecticut neighborhood. it took place in a first grade classroom. since then, a new school has been built in the town that is still best known for that tragic event. the sandy hook permanent memorial was unveiled publicly just a month ago. some survivors continue to pressure the u.s. supreme court to help enact changes aimed at preventing similar vio

i love your dance moves too. >> reporter: a pillar of positivity and motivation. ♪ stephen boss earnedkname twitch as a child because he never seemed to stop moving. a multi-talented and charismatic dancer, boss was best known as the deejay and occasional host on ellen degeneres' talk show. ♪ after performing in several seasons of "so you think you can dance." >> twitch, everybody. >> reporter: boss earned himself a guest deejay spot on ellen back in 2013 before making the show his permanent home, providing the soundtrack and trademark energy for the show. ♪ in 2020, he was named co-executive producer. there is shock across hollywood over boss' death. entertainment tonight co-host kevin frazier. >> he was a positive, shining ray of light. >> reporter: former first lady, michelle obama, wrote on instagram, quote, stephen was an incredible force, someone who radiated kindness and positivity. and from questlove, "i have no words. may his family find resolution in this dark time." sometimes the images seen by the public don't match the reality at home, according to dr. laura erickson shrot

. >>> remembering stephen "twitch" boss, overnight, an outpouring of tributes, the dancer, entertainer, husband and father passing away at 40 years old. >>> breaking his silence for the first time, michael hollins jr. speaking out about the university of virginia football team shooting that killed three of his teammates. >> when did you realize something was wrong? >> coming face-to-face with the shooter. >> we locked eyes, and that was it. >> feeling powerless in the moment. >> if you could say something to the shooter, what would you say to him? >> and remembering his teammates. >>> harry and meghan, the the couple's claims in the latest episodes dropping overnight. >> i think it was terrifying to have any brother scream and shout at me and my father say things that aren't true, and my grandmother quietly take it all in. >> inside the palace summit between harry, william, charles, and the late queen. ♪ christmas is here again ♪ >>> and meet the high schooler on a holiday mission, delivering thousands of toys to kids in need. this morning, we've got an incredible surprise live in time

stephen "twitch" boss on ellen degeneres' talk show died by suicide at the age of 40. nbc news senior national correspondent kate snow has the reaction from his loved ones and devastated fans. >> he was a regular on the ellen show for years. over a decade ago i met someone who changed my life. >> stephen "twitch" boss, twitch was the deejay but more. ellen's favorite dancer and partner eventually executive producer. when the show was ending back in may, twitch reflected on had his time there on "today." >> it was so emotional. and what was crazy though, you know, it was a lot of the little things that started to really get me. not even the big moments. >> as recently as sunday, twitch was dancing with his wife in front of their christmas tree. they just posted celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. friends and fans stunned by the news he took his own life tuesday. he was the backbone of our family. the best husband and father and inspiration to his fans. to say he left a legacy would be an understatement. his death adding to a devastating trend, suicide rates up

. >>> finally tonight, the popular former deejay for the ellen degeneres show stephen boss, also knowfame on the show "so you think you can dance." that's where he met his wife of nine years, who is remembering him tonight as the best husband and father to their three children. the l.a. county medical examiner says boss died by suicide. he was 40 years old. if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, we urge you to call 9-8-8 to reach the suicide and crisis life line. and to our viewers, thanks very much for watching. "erin burnett outfront" starts right now. >>> "outfront" next, russi

you are looking at stephen twitch boss . you likely saw him on the ellen degeneres show. his wife confirmed, calling him the best husband and father, an inspiration to all his fans. he gained fame after his season on "so you think you can dance." wade robinson project and star search, and of course the ellen degeneres show in 2014. he stayed right until the end of the show, when it went off the air, last year. in an instagram post, ellen degeneres wrote in part, i am heartbroken, twitch was light, he was my family, i loved him with all my heart. she also went on to call for prayers for his family. >>> a unique plan to prevent future generations from taking up smoking is taking hold, in new zealand. lawmakers passed one of the world's most strict smoking laws. here is tina krause to explain. >> 76-46, the motion is agreed. >> putting a stop to smoking. expect there is no good reason to allow a product to be sold that kills half the people that use it. >> a new law imposes a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes, making it illegal for anyone currently age 14 or you

it was just impossible to believe stephen twitch boss was filled with so much life. but now now twitch is gone. the 40 year-old dancer in dj actor and tv personality has been described as the glue that to a large degree kept the ellen show together. she loved him and so did her audience. twitch had fans elsewhere to both twitch and the woman who would become his wife. allison holker were both seen on. so you think you can dance both very adept answers. is there a better dancer? know? oh, my god. don't want to be like that. he is better learn her sure, really. odyssey's incredible. she's been my favorite. >> even before we were together, there's literally not a style you can do can say the same about house right now. and i don't know. it's the linoleum floor in the kitchen. can you know, we all yeah, sick and we're cooking dinner. we usually listen to frank sinatra were slow all that. they did a lot of television together, even hosting a disney wedding special together, ok, you guys are already married. but now seeing all this doesn't inspire you. >> oh, maybe i shoul

stephen twitch boss was only 40 years old. >> that was sam rubin reporting.dults in the u.s.. the cdc says nearly 46,000 people in america died by suicide in twenty-twenty, which is roughly one suicide. every 11 minutes. experts say that spotting the risk factors and the warning signs can be difficult. but there is help. you know, we've got numbers to share with you. we also talk to doctor amanda helberg about this. and she says that suicide awareness is important. it can save lives and there are steps to be able to open up a conversation with those who may be in distress. >> is ask to virtually have these conversations. are you thinking about suicide or are you feeling that life may not be worth living? so even if feels uncomfortable to ask, it can be lifesaving. you know, this is such a stigma to position. the second is expressing compassion, having suicidal thoughts can be extremely scary. can be extremely isolating and expression, expressing sympathy and compassion that confidential is available is really important. 3rd. reaching out for support. we're go

. >>> finally tonight, the popular former deejay for the ellen degeneres show stephen boss, also know as twitch, has died. a dancer and choreographer, boss rose to fame on the show "so you think you can dance." that's where he met his wife of nine years, who is remembering him tonight as the best husband and father to their three children. the l.a. county medical examiner says boss died by suicide. he was 40 years old. if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, we urge you to call 9-8-8 to reach the suicide and crisis life line. and to our viewers, thanks very much for watching. "erin burnett outfront" starts right now. >>> "outfront" next, russia prepping what could be its most powerful nuclear bomb as it now threatens the united states, threatening it will retaliate if washington sends ukraine its most sophisticated air defense systems. we're live in kyiv tonight. >>> plus, the rise of ron desantis. a new cnn poll finding he leads the pack when asked who republicans would want besides trump. should trump finally be worried? >>> and first on "outfront" tonight,

it was just impossible to believe stephen twitch boss was filled with so much life.in dj actor and tv personality has been described as the glue that to a large degree kept the ellen show together. she loved him and so did her audience. twitch had fans elsewhere to both twitch and the woman who would become his wife. allison holker were both seen on. so you think you can dance for both very adept answers. >> is there a better dancer? know? oh, my god. don't want to be like that. he is better learn her sure, really. odyssey's incredible. she's been my favorite. >> even before we were together, there's literally not a style you can do can say the same about house right now. and i know it's the linoleum floor in the kitchen dance you know, we all sick and we're cooking dinner. we usually listen to frank sinatra were slow all that. they did a lot of television together, even hosting a disney wedding special together, ok, you guys are already married. but now seeing all this doesn't inspire you. >> oh, maybe i should do the you know, ceremony again at doesn't really look

it was just impossible to believe stephen twitch boss was filled with so much life. but now now twitch is gone. the 40 year-old dancer in dj actor and tv personality has been described as the glue that to a large degree kept the ellen show together. she loved him and so did her audience. twitch had fans elsewhere to both twitch and the woman who would become his wife. allison holker were both seen on. so you think you can dance both very adept answers. is there a better dancer? know? oh, my god. don't want to be like that. he is better learn her sure, really. odyssey's incredible. she's been my favorite. >> even before we were together, there's literally not a style you can do can say the same about house right now. and i don't know. it's the linoleum floor in the kitchen. can you know, we all sick and we're cooking dinner. we usually listen to frank sinatra were slow for that. they did a lot of television together, even hosting a disney wedding special together, ok, you guys are already married. but now seeing all this doesn't inspire you. >> oh, maybe i should do t

stephen "twitch" boss has died by suicide. the dancer and side kick on the "ellen" show was 40 years old. ian cole joins us now. this has shocked the entertainment industry. a lot of fans, people who always watched the "ellen" show. it's tough for a lot of people today. >> we watched him five days a week. high-energy dances and music. twitch started as a guest deejay in 2014, then he became an executive producer on the show in 2020. he first rose to fame as a contestant on "so you think you can dance." he was also an actor who appeared in several films. today's news shocked holiday and sparked several condolences and tributes. ellen wrote, i'm heartbroken. 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. he leaves behind three beautiful children. >> i know you got a chance to speak with mental health professionals today and they told you that there is help, right? >> and they want to remind people, when a celebrity dies like this, ever

dancer producer and actor stephen twitch boss has died at the age of 40. his wife, allison holger, confirmed the news in a statement 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. adding to say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. holder asked for privacy during this difficult time for her and their three children, ending with a message to her husband, steven, we love you. we miss you and i will always save the last dance for you. twitch rose to fame in 2008 as a runner up on fox's, so you think you can dance, he joined the ellen degeneres show as a dj in 2014 and later became an executive producer on the show. ellen reacting to the tragedy, saying, which was pure love and light. he was my family and i loved him with all my heart. i will miss him. twitch also appeared in films including step up

. >> well, tonight's "access" plays tribute to the loss of stephen twitch boss. >> i love him. he makes me laugh so hard. >> what makes it harder to take is the wife and three children twitch leaves behind. on monday he and allison posted this sweet dance in front of the christmas day. tragically, that's the same day he checked into a nearby motel. a source telling "access" the next morning a maid discovered his body in the bathroom. i've been on the ellen show throughout the years and spent a lot of time getting to know twitch. such a nice sweet man. we even had a dance-off today. this is really tough to take, and try to understand. you're going see so much more about what made twitch so special on tonight's "access hollywood." back to you. >> mario, thank you. >>> here is what is coming up in prime-time on nbc. at 8:00, a holiday episode of "saturday night live." at 10:00, the game show "that's my jam." and of course our 11:00 newscast. at 11:00, it could be disastrous for last-minute holiday shopping. macy's workers at the union square store planning to picket right before c

. >> reporter: a mainstay on "ellen" and known throughout the dancing world, stephen "twitch" boss has died by suicide. he started as a guest deejay and 2014 before becoming an executive producer on the show. the news coming out this morning and sending shockwaves across the entertainment world. celebrities, especially ellen, offering tributes. ellen wrote, 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. mental health professionals say when a celebrity dies in this manner, it's critical to remind everyone there is help and to reach out and talk. >> hopefully, that's what it takes to not make a permit solution for temporary feelings. >> reporter: a psychiatrist and co-founder of better you. >> i think it's important to remind ourselves and our community that we all have a mental health journey and it's not a weakness to practice vulnerability and reach out, it's a strength. >> reporter: after two years of decline, u.s. suicide rates rose 4% in 20

stephen twitch boss was just 40 years old. la county officials say boss died by suicide and the world was introduced his talent back in 2008 when he competed and finished as runner-up on the dance competition. so you think you can dance and we remember him on the ellen degeneres show. he joined that kass and 2014 and became an executive producer on the show in 2020 over the weekend. twitch and his wife allison holker had just celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary and is just so sad. all right. well, over in the north bay beat him are on. police department is also mourning the loss. a sergeant sean christopher, they say christopher died by suicide monday afternoon. we join the timber on department in 2019 at once. worked for the moraine county sheriff's office. christopher is survived by his wife. he's 5 children. the police department is reminding people, but there are resources for anyone who may be struggling. and we want to talk more about that because suicide is the leading cause of death among children and adults in th

stephen twitch boss was just 40 years old. the world was introduced to his talents back in 2008 when he competed in finishes the runner up on the dance competition show. so you think you can he later would become the dj. and an executive producer on the ellen show, his wife allison, confirming his death this morning to people magazine saying she will always save the last dance for him. the pair just celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary. they have 3 children. ellen degeneres paying tribute to a good friend today she tweeted saying twitch was pure love and light. she posted this photo of them hugging on her, said writing, i'm heartbroken that which was. your 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 too. allison and his beautiful children. >> the to bron police department is mourning the loss of one of its sergeant. sergeant sean christopher died by suicide monday afternoon. he joined the timber on department in 2019. it once worked for the marin co

what was going on for eight years, stephen boss or twitch entertained millions on the ellen degenerest on wednesday he died by suicide at 40 years old boss rose to fame s a runner up? the cdc says men in the united states are 49% of the population. but make up nearly 80% of all suicides. sean barry is an associate therapists at silicon valley therapy and marriage counseling. he says most men aren't socialized to cope with their feelings or talk about them, and the results can be devastating. in a nutshell, men don't have the support, encouragement and skills to develop intimate relationships where they can be real and vulnerable. so they feel isolated, alone and incapable of dealing with that emotional turmoil. recent studies also show that black men in particular are dying by suicide at a higher rate than any other racial group of men. they area psychologist dr kathy a. walters says. issues of oppression, systemic racism and generational trauma only compound the pressures that most men say they feel again. stigmas right. i don't want to be seen as crazy. i want to be locked up. right

. >>> remorse and shock over the death of stephen "twitch" boss, known to millions as a long time deejayen degeneres' talk show. he took his own life at the age of 40. authorities discovered his body inside an l.a. hotel room. he appeared on the fourth hour of "today" where he reunited with his theater coach. >> that day was a joy, a joy to say to him how proud i am and how proud we in montgomery, alabama, are of him. >> he had such a spirit about himself and such a joy, which shows you never know what somebody is going through. if somebody you know is struggling or in a prices, there's somebody waiting to help 24 hours a day. just dial 988. you can remain anonymous. you are not alone. >> no, you are not. >>> the man that turned gilroy into the garlic capital of the world has died at the age of 88. he was the founder of christopher ranch which became the nation's largest garlic company and major employer in gilroy, and relatives say he died with his family members by his side. >> condolences to that family. >>> it's a quarter to 6:00 right now. >> the trade war that is really changing ho

tonight, leading with, love and light, we were devastated to learn today that long ellen show dj stephen twitch boss0. his wife and fellow dancer allison hoecker box confirmed his death in a statement writing this. he lit up every room he stepped into, he valued family, friends, and community above all else. leading with love and light was everything to him. steven, i love, you 20 miscue, and i will always save the last dance for you. the couple met while competing on the show so you think you can dance, and were seen in a post on instagram just two days ago dancing in front of their christmas tree. earlier today, ellen degeneres tweeted out this photo, writing 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 life, and support to allison and his beautiful children. wesley, maddox, and zion. this heartbreaking loss is a reminder you never really know what someone else is going through, a man who seemed to have it all, a great, career a beautiful family, who is also apparently struggling. i want to share a very poig