Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s loved ones honored him at an emotional celebration of life service on Saturday in Los Angeles.
WifeAllison Holker Bossand the couple’s children welcomed his friends and fellow artists to pay tribute to the dancer andEllen DeGeneres ShowDJ–turned–producer in an afternoon full of dance, prayer and fond memories.
Among the speakers to share their thoughts and love for Stephen were his friend and mentorEllen DeGeneres, plus comedians Loni Love andWayne Brady.
Other attendees included Derek Hough, Wade Robson, AJ McLean, Robin Antin, severalSo You Think You Can Dancecast and crew and the entireEllen DeGeneresShowcast and crew.
Dance iconDebbie Allenintroduced a video tribute, as did Jeff Thacker, who officiated Stephen and Allison’s 2013 wedding. Country artist Mickey Guyton and “Honey, I’m Good” singerAndy Grammeralso performed for attendees.
Most touchingly, Allison and her daughterWeslie, 14, each stood before the gathering to reflect on the impact Stephen had on their lives as a husband and father. “He was the light. He chose love, grace and kindness. And he deserves to be celebrated,” Allison said.
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“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,” she said.
In closing her statement, Allison shared a message directly to her husband: “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
In the days and weeks following his death,emotional tributes poured infrom stars likeJennifer Lopez,Ciara,Kerry Washington,Michelle Obama,Jada Pinkett Smith,JoJo SiwaandCheryl Burke. Boss’s friends fromSo You Think You Can DanceandDancing with the Starsalsopaid tribute to himon social media.
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Since then, Allison has paid tribute to her husband several times on social media.
In a Dec. 21 post, Allisonwrote beside a photo of the pair, “My ONE and ONLY Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much.”
“To my husband, best friend, babe, Chee-chalker, Superman and father of my children I LOVE YOU FOREVER and ALWAYS,“she captioned the video. “We will forever remember you as the true beacon of light that you were and we will continue to cast your light and love throughout the world.”
“Thank you for our incredible memories and our beautiful life shared together,” she concluded.
In 2014, Stephen joinedTheEllen DeGeneresShowas a guest DJ. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executive producer status in 2020.
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The late star previously co-hostedDisney’s Fairy Tale Weddingswith Allison. He also appeared in many high-profile films and shows, includingMagic Mike XXL,Modern FamilyandStep Up All In.
Offscreen, Stephen frequently posted fun dance videos with Allison — who also competed onSYTYCD—on social media. Their kids would often join the pair in their dance video posts.
He waslaid to restat a small family funeral on Jan. 4.
source: people.com
