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Condolences and memories are pouring in for Stephen’s twitch boss on social media.
Twitch, famous for being a DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died by suicide. This was confirmed by his wife Allison Holker Boss. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my husband Stephen has left us,” Boss said in a statement obtained by NBC News.
Actors Viola Davis, Jada Pinkett Smith and Yvette Nicole Brown are among the growing number of celebrities sharing memories of him and offering their condolences.
Davis wrote on Instagram, “Words fail me right now, I’m praying for his family and loved ones.”
Pinkett Smith posted a group photo of her with tWitch and actor Donald Glover on Instagram. The three starred together in Magic Mike. She wrote in the caption: “We had a lot of good times on the set of ‘Magic Mike.’ He was so sweet, kind and generous.”
Twitch was known for participating in the dance show So You Think You Can Dance. Brown said on Twitter: “This news broke my heat. I’ve loved him since #SYTYCD. He was always so cheerful and full of life. Always.”
Questlove also posted a tribute on Instagram, which read in part, “I have no words man. May his family find a solution during this dark time.”
He also took the opportunity to advocate for empathy and self-care.
“Every day is a winding road and you might never know who might be on the sidelines,” Questlove said. “A lot of us can’t process emotions and how to deal with them.”
He encouraged people to “take time for themselves and sit in silence. Time literally heals wounds.”
Acho posted a video on Twitter of him and tWitch laughing so hard they cried and gasped after Acho explained to the professional dancer that he only has one dance step.
“You will be missed,” Acho captioned the video. “Thank you for always laughing and smiling with me.”
Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters director Paul Feig wrote on Twitter: “Absolutely devastated by this news. Stephen was such a wonderful loving soul, full of joy and positive energy.”
Blogger Perez Hilton said on Twitter that tWitch’s death was “so tragic”.
Taking to Twitter, Katie Couric called the news “so so sad”.
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