More Details About Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Death Revealed: Here's What He's Doing Hours Before Suicide
KEY POINTS
- Stephen "tWitch" Boss was found dead in an apparent suicide
- He rose to fame as a dancer and choreographer before starting his career in film and TV
- He also served as a co-host in "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" until the program ended this year
Stephen "tWitch" Boss did not show any visible signs of distress the day before he was found dead, hotel staff confirmed.
New details surrounding Boss' death continue to emerge following the discovery of his body inside his hotel room in the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, California. The initial report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner office showed he died from an apparent suicide.
In an exclusive statement to TMZ on Wednesday, the hotel staff said the "So You Think You Can Dance" alum arrived at the property with a small bag. They noted how Boss did not appear concerned or troubled when he checked into the inn, which is just a 14-minute walk from his Los Angeles home.
Boss reportedly arrived without a car and only booked the room for a night.
The former "The Wade Robson Project" contestant was not seen again after entering his room. When he failed to check out at 11 a.m. the next day, hotel employees went to his room to remind him of the schedule. However, they found his body at the scene with a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Staff told the news outlet no one heard any gunfire during Boss' stay.
Reports say his wife, Allison Holker Boss, ran to a local police station on Tuesday to inform authorities that her husband left their home without his car — which she said was unusual. The Los Angeles Police confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday that it received a call for an "ambulance death investigation" at 11:20 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
Initial reports did not disclose how Boss died, but the report from the LA County coroner's office revealed that the dancer died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Boss' wife penned a heartfelt message for her late husband, who served as the "backbone" of their family.
"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," Allison said in a statement to People. "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."
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
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