Coverage dated December 13, 2022 to December 14, 2022

Stephen "tWitch" Boss posted "keep going" before death—"Don't give up"

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The former "Ellen DeGeneres Show" DJ died by suicide on Tuesday at age 40.

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Dec 14, 2022
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' official cause of death revealed: coroner
Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·
Dec 15, 2022Newest
Stephen "tWitch" Boss posted "keep going" before death—"Don't give up"
Headline from Newsweek ·

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FOX 5 New York
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ, dies at 40, reports say (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Dec 13, 2022
FOX 5 New York's feed description
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.
Fox2 Detroit
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ, dies at 40 (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.
KENS 5 San Antonio
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen' DJ, dead at 40 (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)
Published Dec 13, 2022
KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description
'tWitch' was a permanent fixture on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for the last 8 years that the show was on the air.
Fox News
Ellen DeGeneres' famed DJ tWitch dead at 40 (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Stephen "tWitch" Boss has died at 40 years old. The professional dancer gained fame on "So You Think You Can Dance" and "The Ellen Show."
Waco Tribune-Herald
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ for 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dead at 40 (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the amiable DJ for "Ellen DeGeneres Show" and dancer who rose to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance," has died.
NBC4 Washington
Stephen ‘Twitch' Boss, the ‘Ellen' Show DJ, Dead at 40 (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Dec 13, 2022
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Stephen “Twitch” Boss, the beloved dancer and resident DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has died, his wife confirmed in a statement to E! News. He was 40 years old.
Washington Post
Dancer and ‘Ellen’ DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss dies at 40 (opens Washington Post)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
In a statement about Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s death, his wife said he “lit up every room” and added: "To say he left a legacy would be an understatement."
Washington Examiner
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss dead at 40: Wife reveals sudden death of Ellen DeGeneres and So You Think You Can Dance star (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who became a star on the show So You Think You Can Dance, has died at the age of 40, his wife confirmed Wednesday.
NPR
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, has died at 40 (opens NPR)
Published Dec 13, 2022
NPR's feed description
tWitch started his tenure at "The Ellen Show" in 2014 and later was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his passing in a statement on Wednesday.
NBC News
‘Ellen’ show DJ, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, dies at 40 (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 13, 2022
NBC News's feed description
“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," his wife, Allison Holker Boss, said.
The Guardian
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ on Ellen DeGeneres Show, dies aged 40 (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 13, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The beloved dancer-DJ was also a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance and appeared in films like Step Up: All In
Berkshire Eagle
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, dies at 40 (opens Berkshire Eagle)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Berkshire Eagle's feed description
Longtime “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss has died at the age of 40. Boss’ wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his passing in a statement published Wednesday on
Fox News
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' official cause of death revealed: coroner (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Ellen DeGeneres' DJ "tWitch" died Wednesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the coroner's report. The reality star was 40.
Lamag
'Ellen' DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Dead by Suicide at 40 (opens Lamag)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Lamag's feed description
Stephen “tWitch" Boss, a highlight on Ellen's show and “SYTYCD," was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room Tuesday
Los Angeles Times
Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, DJ for 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dies at 40 (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Stephen 'Twitch' Boss, the former reality star who deejayed on the long-running 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' died Wednesday.
WMUR
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, DJ on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' dies at 40 (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 13, 2022
WMUR's feed description
He joined as a DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2014 and later became an executive producer.
The Daily Caller
REPORT: DJ From Ellen DeGeneres Show, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Dead By Apparent Suicide (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 13, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Recent reports indicate Stephen Boss, best known by his stage name 'tWitch' died Tuesday at the age of 40 by apparent suicide.
Newsweek
Former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss dead at age 40 (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The "So You Think You Can Dance" judge's death was confirmed by his wife, Allison Holker Boss.
Glamour
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Longtime ‘Ellen Show’ DJ, Dead at 40 (opens Glamour)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Glamour's feed description
His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed the news.
Advocate
Ellen DeGeneres Posts Heartfelt Tribute to DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss (opens Advocate)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Advocate's feed description
The DJ and co-executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show died at 40 years old.
Forbes
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Ellen DeGeneres’ Sidekick, Dies At 40 (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Stephen Boss (aka “tWitch”), who was a runner-up on talent competition Star Search and competed on So You Think You Can Dance before landing opposite Ellen DeGeneres in her syndicated daytime talk show as a DJ, died yesterday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Forbes
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Choreographer, TV Producer And Former ‘Ellen’ DJ, Dies At 40 (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Stephen Boss (aka “tWitch”), who was a runner-up on talent competition Star Search and competed on So You Think You Can Dance before becoming a DJ on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" DJ, died yesterday
The Week
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ, dies at 40 (opens The Week)
Published Dec 13, 2022
CBS News
Celebrity DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss dead at 40 (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 13, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Celebrity DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss has died at age 40. The L.A. County Coroner's Office confirmed Boss's death Wednesday morning.
Foxla
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ, dies by suicide at 40 (opens Foxla)
Published Dec 13, 2022
Foxla's feed description
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.

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