The "Ellen DeGeneres Show" DJ, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, passed away at age 40.

BY-NAZIA

He passed away, according to his wife Allison Holker Boss.

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He was our family's rock, the best husband and father, and an example to his followers.

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Many people uploaded videos of him dancing and their memories of him on social media on Wednesday as they paid tribute to him.

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This celebration marked his 40th birthday. My heart breaks for his family, particularly Allison and their adorable children.

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Graduating from Lee High School in Montgomery in 2000.

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He attended Chapman University and Southern Union State Community College to pursue dance performance.

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Boss placed second in the television talent competition "Star Search" in 2003 and was a semifinalist on MTV's "The Wade Robson Project."

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His rise to fame began when he finished second on "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2008.

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He would later come back to judge the dance competition.

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BY-NAZIA

DECEMBER-15-2022