Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, has died at 40

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The long-running and adored dancing DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show,

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Stephen "tWitch" Boss, who was also a past participant on "So You Think You Can Dance,

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passed away at the age of 40. His wife Allison Holker Boss provided confirmation of his

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demise in a statement that was posted on People.com on Wednesday.

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She stated, "I have to explain that my husband Stephen has left us with the hardest of hearts.

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Stephen brought light into every space he entered. Above all things, he treasured his family, friends,

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and community. He believed that the best way to lead was to lead with love and light.

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He served as the foundation of our family, was the finest husband and father,

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and served as an example to his followers. The cause of his death was not specifically mentioned in her statement.

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