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Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s? Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?
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The suicide of Stephen “tWitch” Boss shocked fans and the entertainment industry. Despite his charisma, the DJ and dancer died of high-functioning depression. Despite appearing bright, tWitch’s inner struggles remained hidden, illustrating mental health’s complexity.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner verified that tWitch committed suicide by gunshot to the head. A suicide letter recovered in a Los Angeles motel highlighted his personal issues and revealed the immense agony that led to this awful outcome.
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High-functioning depression, where people may work while struggling with depression, is shown by tWitch’s death. Public view of his pleasant personality on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and successful entertainment career contrasted with his inner problems.
Remember that mental health issues may afflict anybody, regardless of success or happiness. The story of tWitch highlights the importance of mental health, destigmatizing getting treatment, and openly discussing hidden struggles.
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After his death, entertainment industry mental health debates grew. Working in high-pressure workplaces requires more knowledge, support, and mental health resources. tWitch’s influence goes beyond his work, inspiring crucial talks about mental health issues’ toll on even the most successful.
Since tWitch’s tragic death, fans have pondered what he said and how he spent his last minutes with friends and family before committing suicide and leaving them with more questions than answers.
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Stephen Laurel Boss, as tWitch, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 29, 1982. He became famous in 2008 after finishing second on So You Think You Can Dance season 4. He returned to So You Think You Can Dance as an all-star in 2011, 2012, and 2013 and captain in 2015. He judged the series in 2018 and 2022. Besides So You Think You Can Dance, tWitch was a DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2014 until 2022. Besides dancing, tWitch starred in Blades of Glory, Hairspray, Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, Step Up 3D, Step Up Revolution, Step Up All In, and Magic Mike XXL. His TV credits include Modern Family and Young and Hungry.
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Stephen Laurel Boss, as tWitch, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 29, 1982. He became famous in 2008 after finishing second on So You Think You Can Dance season 4. He returned to So You Think You Can Dance as an all-star in 2011, 2012, and 2013 and captain in 2015. He judged the series in 2018 and 2022. Besides So You Think You Can Dance, tWitch was a DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2014 until 2022. Besides dancing, tWitch starred in Blades of Glory, Hairspray, Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, Step Up 3D, Step Up Revolution, Step Up All In, and Magic Mike XXL. His TV credits include Modern Family and Young and Hungry.
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On December 13, 2022, tWitch committed suicide after almost a decade in Hollywood. His age was 40. He was survived by his wife, So You Think You Can Dance season 2 competitor Allison Holker, and his three children, Weslie Fowler, Maddox Laurel, and Zaia. At tWitch’s death, Holker remarked, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.” Each room Stephen entered was lighted up. Putting family, friends, and community first and leading with love and light were his priorities. He was our family’s rock, the finest husband and father, and an example to fans.”
What did tWitch say last? Read on for tWitch’s last remarks and his final chats with friends and family before he committed suicide.
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Since tWitch’s tragic death, fans have pondered what he said and how he spent his last minutes with friends and family before committing suicide and leaving them with more questions than answers.
Stephen Laurel Boss, as tWitch, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 29, 1982. He became famous in 2008 after finishing second on So You Think You Can Dance season 4. He returned to So You Think You Can Dance as an all-star in 2011, 2012, and 2013 and captain in 2015. He judged the series in 2018 and 2022. Besides So You Think You Can Dance, tWitch was a DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2014 until 2022. Besides dancing, tWitch starred in Blades of Glory, Hairspray, Stomp the Yard: Homecoming, Step Up 3D, Step Up Revolution, Step Up All In, and Magic Mike XXL. His TV credits include Modern Family and Young and Hungry.
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On December 13, 2022, tWitch committed suicide after almost a decade in Hollywood. His age was 40. He was survived by his wife, So You Think You Can Dance season 2 competitor Allison Holker, and his three children, Weslie Fowler, Maddox Laurel, and Zaia. At tWitch’s death, Holker remarked, “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us.” Each room Stephen entered was lighted up. Putting family, friends, and community first and leading with love and light were his priorities. He was our family’s rock, the finest husband and father, and an example to fans.”
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What did tWitch say last? Read on for tWitch’s last remarks and his final chats with friends and family before he committed suicide.
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What did tWitch say last? Eddy Boss, tWitch’s grandpa, informed The Daily Mail on December 15, 2022, about his last discussion with him before his death two days later. “We spoke as recently as Saturday on more than one occasion,” Eddy added. His happy-go-lucky personality was unchanged. We saw no unusual activity.”
He said, He was modest and generous. His presence brightened everyone’s life. Our hearts are broken. I can only say that he was a lovely guy who positively impacted the world and everyone he encountered. We mourn him and ache deeply.”
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The last text tWitch texted Eddy before he committed himself was disclosed by Eddy, who went from Arizona to Los Angeles to be with his family. “Every word matters. His final message was “I love you Dad-Dad.” Our query: why? He asked where it came from. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that his grandson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but Eddy told The Daily Mail that he was still “not sure” tWitch committed suicide.
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