Stephen “tWitch” Boss is being laid to rest, PEOPLE has confirmed.
The So You Think You Can Dance star and beloved DJ–turned–producer on TheEllen DeGeneres Show is being memorialized at a small family funeral, asource shares.
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Boss, who was died by suicide on Dec. 13 at age 40. His death was confirmedthe next day in a statement to PEOPLE by his wife Allison Holker Boss. In herstatement, Alison, 34, described the kind of person her husband was andreflected on the legacy he’s built.
“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends andcommunity above all else and leading with love and light was everything tohim. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and aninspiration to his fans,” she said.
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Allison continued, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, andhis positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be aday that goes by that we won’t honor his memory.”
Concluding her statement, Allison asked for privacy for her family beforesending her husband a final message: “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and Iwill always save the last dance for you.”
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Boss rose to fame as a contestant on MTVs The Wade Robson Project beforebecoming a runner up on star search. He later competed on So You Think YouCan Dance in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and later returning as anAll-Star. He was a judge when the show returned in 2022.
In 2014, Boss joined The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a guest DJ. He eventuallybecame a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executiveproducer status in 2020.
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The late star previously co-hosted Disney ‘s Fairy Tale Weddings withAllison. He also appeared in many high-profile movies and shows, including_Magic Mike XXL_ , Contemporary Family and Step Up All In.
Offscreen, Boss frequently posted fun dance videos with wife Allison — whoalso competed on SYTYCD — on social media. Their kids would often join thepair in their dance video posts.
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In the wake of his passing, emotional tributes poured in from stars likeJennifer Lopez, Ciara, Kerry Washington, Michelle Obama, Jada Pinkett Smith,JoJo Siwa and Cheryl Burke. Boss’s friends from So You Think You Can Dance_and _Dancing with the Stars also paid tribute to him on social media.
The professional dancer’s mom also issued a statement on social media, whereshe thanked everyone for their support amid this tough time and sent apersonal message to her late son.
“Stephen Laurel, your mother loves you to eternity and beyond. 💙 💔,” she said.
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In addition to Allison, Boss is survived by their children Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6,and Weslie, 14.
News of Wednesday’s funeral was first reported by TMZ.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis TextLine at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org .