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“A bright light lost far too soon” – Billie Jean King pays her respects to the late Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss

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Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss’ committed suicide and passed away on December 13 at the age of 40

Former World No.1 WTA star Billie Jean King took to Twitter to express her condolences after Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss’ unfortunate death due to suicide. Stephen Boss, popularly known as ‘Twitch‘ was an American freestyle hip-hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. Twitch was found dead on December 13 by a hotel maid inside the Oak Tree Inn in Encino, after he missed his check-out.

A bright light lost far too soon. If you need help, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Rest in Peace, Twitch”, King wrote on Twitter along with an image of herself sharing a frame with the late television star. Twitch was best known as the DJ on DeGeneres’ eponymous daytime series, which he joined in 2014. He was elevated to executive producer in 2020 and stayed with DeGeneres until the finale of her show in 2022.

Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss

Fans react to the unfortunate death of Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss

Twitch was a very popular public figure and his unfortunate death has certainly left fans heart-broken. Let us take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter.

“Another amazing person gone too soon because of suicide. I have been a mentor to a 13, almost 14 year old girl for over a year. She thinks about suicide every day. One day she will be gone too soon because it seems like no one knows how to keep her safe”, wrote a fan.

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“Just so extraordinarily heartbreaking for his beautiful wife and children. Waking up in Australia with tears reading this today. Rest in Peace Stephen”, tweeted another heart-broken fan.

“Everyone should remember 988. It’s for suicide prevention/life crisis. It’s anonymous and in that one moment, it may help save a life. Such a painful loss”, read a tweet.

Another fan wrote: “Thanks for sharing this, @BillieJeanKing. Many blessings. May God comfort his family and friends.”

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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