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On December 13, 2022, Stephen “tWitch” Boss tragically passed away by suicide at 40 years old, stunning admirers across the globe. The cherished performer, DJ, and TV figure initially gained recognition in the early 2000s as a competitor on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project and subsequently as a finalist on Star Search. His profession soared when he became a popular contestant and runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance in 2008. He later made a return to the program as an All-Star and panelist in 2018 and 2022. Aside from the dancing stage, Stephen became a well-known name as the enduring DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2014 to 2022 and was elevated to executive producer in 2020.
Stephen leaves behind his spouse, Allison Holker, along with their three kids. Allison verified his passing in a painful announcement at that moment, describing him as “the anchor of our family, the most wonderful spouse and father, and an inspiration to his followers.” Since his demise, Allison has proceeded to celebrate his memory openly while handling life as a solo parent. In 2026, she made news once more after revealing her engagement to tech leader Adam Edmunds, commencing a fresh phase over three years following Stephen’s passing.
Allison Holker attends Dancers Against Cancer’s 2025 Gala Of The Stars at The Beverly Hilton on October 21, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)
Discover details regarding their union and their three cherished offspring below.
How Stephen and Alison Connected
Allison, a skilled contemporary dancer, participated on So You Think You Can Dance in 2006 and secured a spot in the top eight, and as previously mentioned, Stephen was a semi-finalist on the well-received Fox program two years afterward. That same year, Allison had her initial and only child with her then-fiancé, a daughter named Weslie. In 2010, both Stephen and the then-mother were invited onto the show as all-stars to perform with the season’s finest participants. Allison was quickly drawn to Stephen.
“I didn’t just attempt one move — I tried, like, 10 moves and he wasn’t noticing them, so I had to express myself even further,” she expressed to Dance Spirit in 2012. “From the very beginning week of SYTYCD as All-Stars, I considered him to be the most attractive person ever. His character was extremely amusing.”
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According to Stephen, however, he and Allison initially crossed paths a few years earlier at a gathering organized by Season 2 contestant Ivan Koumaev. “We encountered each other there for the first time, but Allison doesn’t recall,” he stated to Dance Spirit. “We reconnected during Season 7, but didn’t exchange any words throughout the entire season. That’s why I was unaware, because she wouldn’t speak to me, and I presumed she wasn’t keen.” Stephen then disclosed that Allison caught him glancing at her “in the hallway once.”
During the summer months of 2010, the two accomplished performers were present at the launch of Step Up 3D, as Stephen played a part in the movie and the So You Think You Can Dance members came to encourage him. Although the pair acknowledged that they didn’t communicate at the function, Allison determined that she couldn’t restrain her interest in Stephen any longer. “So, I obtained his contact number and sent a message expressing my pride in him and mentioning that he appeared handsome that evening,” she confessed.
The couple reunited at the So You Think You Can Dance closing celebration later that year, and the circumstances couldn’t have aligned more favorably. “We participated in a dance at the wrap party of that season of So You Think You Can Dance, and we have remained together from that point onward,” Stephen revealed to PEOPLE in 2018. Allison added, “There was no discussion, there was no conversation or a first date. In reality, we danced and we were together holding hands the very subsequent day. And we never regretted it.”
Stephen and Allison Tie the Knot
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The remarkable pair got engaged in June 2013 and exchanged vows on Dec. 10, 2013, at Nigel Lythgoe’s Villa San Juliette Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. The endearing couple caught attendees off guard by performing a self-choreographed routine to Justin Bieber‘s hit “Somebody to Love” and included Allison’s daughter Weslie. Nevertheless, their formal initial dance was accompanied by Adele’s “One & Only.”
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To outward appearances, their marriage seemed to be filled with absolute affection and joy. Furthermore, they were open when it came to very evident expressions of affection. For instance, in 2019, Allison acquired an advertisement for her husband on a bus bench in North Hollywood that he would encounter every day during his commute to work on Ellen. “Truthfully, when considering the ideal present for your birthday, I intended to do something entertaining, playful, and comical,” Allison expressed in the caption of her birthday message for Stephen alongside a clip of the distinctive present.
“You bring laughter and smiles to our family every day, and I desired a present that conveyed the sort of affection our family shares, so it felt fitting! A bus stop bench,” she continued. “I trust that each time you pass by this, you’re reminded of our love and chuckle slightly. Joyful birthday, Stephen; savor your bus stop bench ad! I ADORE YOU SO MUCH!”
In March 2021, Stephen spoke openly about how dance maintained its pivotal position in his bond with Allison. “People consistently inquire about our connection. We have dance, and it’s like our sanctuary,” he stated to Entertainment Tonight. “Whenever we dance, we can consistently reconnect and discover each other in those instances. Consequently, I believe it’s something that we truly share as a duo, which genuinely feels like a dream to me.”
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Later in the discussion, he disclosed additional elements that contribute to the effectiveness of their marriage: dedicated quality time. “Whether it involves outdoor dancing, preparing a meal, or simply sitting down, you know, viewing something with our kids, we engage in a multitude of activities jointly, we genuinely appreciate each other’s company,” he clarified. He also noted that becoming a TikTok popular duo came effortlessly for them because they had already been dancing collaboratively prior to sharing their existence on the app.
Mere days before Stephen’s passing, the pair celebrated their anniversary. “It’s our 9th anniversary!! I couldn’t be more fortunate to commemorate this flawless magical day!!! Affirming YES to @sir_twitch_alot has proven to be one of the greatest choices I have ever enacted in my life!!” Allison expressed alongside a slideshow of their wedding images. “I feel incredibly blessed and cherished!! I adore you, darling, and I will never take you or OUR love lightly! I LOVE YOU.”
Stephen and Allison’s Offspring
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As previously noted, Stephen embraced Allison’s daughter Weslie upon their marriage. Subsequently, they welcomed their first infant together in 2016, a son named Maddox. Allison and Stephen welcomed their third child, a daughter named Zaia, in 2019. The family was quite active on social platforms collectively, whether through exhibiting their Halloween outfits, endorsing the newest children’s toy, or just having a dance celebration.
Beyond dancing, Stephen loved being a father and talked enthusiastically about his domestic life in a 2021 interview. “We all naturally relish a good time. Is it tiring? Certainly. Are you persistently exhausted? Naturally,” he conveyed to E! News. “God willing, our children mature into happy and healthy individuals, and we have them for, perhaps, 18 years? And considering the grand scope of that, it’s not exceedingly long.”
And on Nov. 24, 2022, merely weeks before his heartbreaking death, Stephen beamed about the extent of his gratitude during the holiday period. “Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life,” he penned alongside a family photograph.
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