Stephen Laurel Boss, better known by his stage name “tWitch” was a brilliant dancer and entertainer whose life was tragically cut short by a sudden suicide.
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His passing took many, especially his family, by surprise, according to the LA Times. His widow, Allison, has taken time to let fans and friends know how things were between them and how their family is handling his loss.
Allison Opens Up About Her Late Husband
After a protracted grieving period, Allison has opened up to fans and the media about Stephen and the times they shared together. According to The News, Allison recounted having had a deep conversation with Stephen in which she forgave him under a starlit sky. Her words were, “I was outside and I was looking at the stars and I said — whether it was necessary or not, I don’t know if it was necessary or needed — but I forgave him.”
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“I said, ‘I hope you found that peace.’ Like, genuinely, I really hope he found that peace that he needed and that he felt like he needed. You know?”
“And that’s a really hard thing to do. But, I just have so much that I want, I needed to allow myself to almost be free of that for him.”
Stephen’s Legacy Lives On
Stephen’s light shone brightly among the stars he danced with and entertained. As an actor, Stephen appeared in numerous films, including the Ghostbusters reboot of 2016 and the Step-Up series. He was also a producer for the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Of course, Stephen’s contributions as a contestant, team captain, and judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” are especially memorable. The competitive show also introduced him to his wife Allison. The two competitors fell in love and enjoyed a steady married relationship for years.
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Stephen’s widow Allison is now doing her best to preserve the late star’s legacy, letting people know just how much he meant to all of his fans and his family. According to CNN, she described the entertainer in glowing terms.
“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. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Allison Continues to Honor His Memory
At just 40 years old upon passing, Stephen left behind, not only his widow Allison, but their three children as well. Stylecaster reported that Allison highlighted all the good he did for his family and fans in her statement:
“To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children.”
Despite the devastating loss, Allison had this personal message for her late husband: ”Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
