On December 13, 2022, Stephen “tWitch,” a 40-year-old dancer, choreographer, actor, and cohost of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, passed suddenly.
The official conclusion of the investigation was made possible by the confirmation that Stephen had committed suicide and had been found with a gunshot wound to the head by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-office Coroners and the Los Angeles Police Department.
The West Valley Division received a call from the motel asking for assistance in investigating a death at around 11:20 a.m. There were “no signs of foul play,” they said after discovering the dead in his hotel room at The Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California. His residence is supposedly only 14 minutes from the motel.
The personnel at the motel reported that the 40-year-old did not appear to be distressed or experiencing anything similar the night before.
ABOUT STEPHEN “tWitch”
Stephen was a well-known DJ on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, as well as a dancer, choreographer, a loving husband to Allison Holker, who accompanied him on the reality competition shows “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars,” and a father to three children. This week marks the ninth anniversary of the couple’s 2013 wedding.
The DJ recently revealed his struggles and mental health, saying that he always tries to make the best choice when faced with challenging circumstances, but that sometimes this choice may lead to failure. In these situations, he must force himself back up and resist this urge, choosing to learn from his mistakes as this is what this beautiful life is all about.
MOVIES AND SHOWS THAT HE’S BEEN A PART OF
He is reputed to have appeared in a majority of dance-oriented films, including Hairspray, Stomp the Yard 2, and Magic Mike XXL. He is best recognised for his renowned performance in the Step Up series.
His most recent project was the television holiday spectacular The Hip Hop Nutcracker, in which he and his wife, Allison Holker, both performed. The couple had previously appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where they eloquently conveyed their affection for and esteem for their three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zia.
MESSAGES FROM COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS
He had a contagious personality that could cheer anyone up, as almost everyone mentioned. His wife also noted that he always put his friends, family, and coworkers ahead of everything else he held important, and it was what set him apart from other people.
He was mourned by Ellen DeGeneres, who posted about it on social media. She spoke about how this one person had such a good influence on her life in an Instagram post and then dedicated an entire video to him. She explained how she thought of him as family, how much she adored him, and how her heart would continue to yearn for him forever.
Even Justin Timberlake expressed his sorrow for the loss of the man he had known for more than 20 years on Twitter, writing that there had never been a dull moment with him up until the moment he learned of his passing.
