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One of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ longtime colleagues is defending the late dancer’s friends for sharing stories and photos of themselves with Boss in light of his tragic death.
“So many people on social media are posting pictures of themselves with Twitch. Talking about their close friendships with him. Talking about the texts they exchanged with him just last week. Talking about the conversation they once had with him,” former “Ellen DeGeneres Show” producer Andy Lassner wrote via Instagram, days after Boss was found dead in a Los Angeles motel room on Tuesday.
“The thing is – it’s all true. It’s all real.”
Lassner, who worked with the dancer turned DJ for almost a decade, continued, “Those who knew him are not trying to make this tragedy about themselves. They are just trying to convey to you who Twitch was.”
Lassner stressed in his post – which was liked by A-listers including Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston and Kris Jenner – that Boss made everyone feel like “the most important person in the world.”
“And he did this for everybody. Not just the people he needed or that were ‘important’. He did it for everybody. It doesn’t sound real. But it is. All of it,” he explained.
“He really did care for every single person who worked at the show and everyone in his life. And the thing is if you met him just once – you felt that feeling. That light. That’s why I think you and I are hurting. Because we all counted on him. He was our flame. Our joy. Our dancer.”
As Page Six previously reported, Boss died by suicide on Tuesday at the age of 40. The “So You Think You Can Dance” alum is survived by his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, and their three children, Weslie, 14, Maddox, 6, and Zaia, 3.
Boss reportedly used a ride-share service to travel from his Los Angeles home to the nearby Oak Tree Inn in Encino, Calif., Monday night. The Los Angeles County medical examiner later confirmed that Boss died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and that there were “no signs of foul play.”
Lassner’s post, which featured a black-and-white image of the dancer, noted that nobody knew the “heavy burden” Boss was carrying.
“He must have been so tired. But we didn’t know because he never wanted it to be about him. Ever,” the TV producer shared.
“So now we can either spend all of our time wondering why and how and never being satisfied with the answers we imagine. Or we can focus on being grateful for the gift he gave us by allowing us to take light from his flame.”
The news of Boss’ passing was confirmed by Holker, 34, in a statement to People earlier this week. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” she said.
“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,” she continued.
“He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Boss and Holker, who met while filming “SYTYCD,” celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary just days before his sudden death.
“Saying YES to @sir_twitch_alot has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!! I feel so blessed and loved!!” Holker wrote at the time. “I love you baby and I will never take you or OUR love for granted! I LOVE YOU.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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