2023 was shaping up to be a busy year forStephen “tWitch” Bossbeforehis sudden deathat age 40.
A source confirms to PEOPLE that Boss and his wifeAllison Holker Bosshad “multiple shows, brand deals and projects in pre-production for the upcoming year.”
“He was so excited about all of the projects he had coming up and was very involved day to day,” another insider shares with PEOPLE.
As for his role onSYTYCD, PEOPLE confirms that no decisions have been made about a 2023 season.
Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
“He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him,” Allison, 34, said. “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Concluding her statement, Allison asked for privacy for their family and added a message for her husband: “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”
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In 2014, Boss joinedThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas a guest DJ. He eventually became a permanent fixture on the series and was elevated to co-executive producer status in 2020.
Reacting to the devastating news,Ellen DeGenerespenned a heartfelt messagealongside a photo of the pair hugging.
“I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light,” she wrote on Instagram. “He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”
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She alsoshared an emotional videoon Thursday, which aired during the final season ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, showing a montage of her favorite moments with the late star.
“Whenever he’s not here it’s just different … he’s my pal, he’s my sidekick, because we have this connection,” she shared in the video. “Just looking over and he makes me laugh. He really, really makes me laugh.”
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Stars includingJennifer Lopez,JoJo Siwa, andJada Pinkett Smithas well asBoss’s friendsfromSo You Think You Can DanceandDancing with the Starsalsopaid tributeto him on social media.
“He was so sweet, kind and generous,” Pinkett Smith wrote. “So many people suffer in silence. I wish he could have known that he didn’t have to. May his beautiful, shining soul rest in the arms of the Great Supreme and may that same Higher Power heal the shattered hearts of his loved ones.”
source: people.com
