Death of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss puts spotlight on suicide, how to help

Even more surprising for many was that Boss, 40, who starred on “So You Think You Can Dance” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died by suicide.His cause of death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County coroner.Boss’ wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, issued a statement confirming her husband’s death on Wednesday, saying, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.”Boss was a father of three who had celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with Holker on Dec. 10, just days before his death. In her statement confirming his death, Holker said her husband “lit up every room he stepped into.”Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, FILEStephen Boss attends Critics Choice Association’s 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on Dec. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles.The light Boss carried was evident on Instagram, where he entertained his nearly 4 million followers with frequent videos of himself dancing with his Holker and their kids.Among the tributes shared online was one from singer Justin Timberlake.”It’s heartbreaking to hear that someone who brought so much joy to a room, was hurting so much behind closed doors,” Timberlake shared in an Instagram story. “I’ve
Read More