So You Think You Can Dance Costars Pay Tribute

According to TMZ, his death appears to be a suicide. Boss was married to Allison Holker at the time of his death. The pair married in 2013, before Boss adopted Holker’s daughter Weslie, 14. The two went on to welcome to additional children: son Maddox, 6, and daughter Zaia, 3. Boss and Holker celebrated their 9-year wedding anniversary just four days ago.

After appearing on “The Wade Robson Project,” Boss broke out on SYTYCD, on which he returned as a judge in 2018 and again earlier this year. He also appeared in “Magic Mike XXL” and three of the “Step Up” films.

One of the stars with him at the judges table was JoJo Siwa, who shared a tribute to Boss on Instagram after news broke of his death.

“My heart is beyond broken.💔😭 twitch was a best friend and a mentor not just to me but to SO many,” she shared. “I’ll never forget our time getting to work together on SYTYCD, he became such a light in my life. Someone I’ve looked up to since I was born turned one of my best friends. Twitch always had the best advice.”

“We had SO many laughs, smiles, and even cries together. I know you’re in a better place now but man we are all gonna miss the hell outta you,” she added. “Sending my most love and prayers to His beautiful wife and 3 perfect kids. ❤️ thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I’m ‘so esssicted’ to see you again one day (A inside joke between us that I will never let go of). Forever the worlds dance dad. Love you brother.🙏🏼”

Leah Remini, who also judged alongside both Siwa and Boss on the show’s most recent 2022 season, shared a lengthy tribute of her own.

“I am heartbroken by the news of the passing of tWitch. Although we had met many times at the Ellen Show, I got to know him better this summer when I joined the judge’s table on ‘So You Think You Can Dance,'” she began.

“tWitch was always so kind to me and everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes. tWitch was the guy who played and interacted with his fans in the audience during commercial breaks, and he encouraged all the contestants when the cameras weren’t rolling,” she continued. “He had such a passion and love for dance and guiding artists and the contestants on the show.  tWitch adored his wife, Allison, and their three kids more than anything. He would talk about them all the time with such pride. He had a laugh and smile that lit up the whole room.”

“Rest easy, tWitch; you will leave a big hole in many hearts,” she concluded, “My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and to the many people whom he inspired.”

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