Connie Boss Alexander, the mother of Stephen “Twitch” Boss, has been pronounced in the wake of his death earlier this week. The grieving mother wrote an emotional note about her son in an Instagram Story that expired Thursday, admitting that she “can’t use words right now.”
“Family and friends, thank you all for the love, prayers and encouragement,” Alexander wrote, For people. “Keep in mind that I see all messages, texts, posts, and phone calls. I can’t use words right now. Please know that I will contact you when I can.”
The heartbreaking note ended with an address to Boss himself: “Stephen Laurel, your mother loves you to eternity and beyond.”
Boss, former breakout star of “So You Think You Can Dance” and later DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” I was found dead Tuesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Los Angeles, california. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, announced her passing earlier this week.
Connie Boss Alexander thanked fans for their support, but said “I can’t use words right now.”
“It is with the heaviest heart that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us,” she said. CNN Y People. “Stephen lit up every room he walked into. He valued family, friends and community above all else, and leading with love and light meant everything to him.”
She continued: “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Since then, the titans of the entertainment industry have paid tribute to Boss online.. DeGeneres herself he told fans he would miss him — and considerate Boss family. His death was made even more tragic when his mother publicly celebrated her 40th birthday a few months ago.
“I couldn’t have imagined a better trip… It’s not always easy, but oh, the result is…. all!” Alexander wrote at that time. “I thank God for your gift and for the #40 years that he has covered, protected and blessed you! For all tomorrows and the next 40.”
Boss is survived by his wife and three children, Zaia, Maddox and Weslie.
If you or someone you know needs help, please dial 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 for help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also get text message support by visiting suicide prevention lifeline.org/chat. Outside the US, please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources
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