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Justin Timberlakeis taking a moment to reflect after the sudden death of his friendStephen “tWitch” Bosson Tuesday.
“It’s heartbreaking to hear that someone who brought so much joy to a room, was hurting so much behind closed doors,” the “Mirrors” singer, 41, tweeted. “I’ve known Twitch for over 20 years through the dance community - he always lit everything up. You just never know what someone is really going through.”
He also shared a solo shot of the star, along with a photo from 2017 where Boss and Timberlake’s wifeJessica Bielpulled the iconicDirty Dancingmove.
At the time, Biel was a guest on theEllen DeGeneresShow, where Boss was an executive producer, and made an iconic entrance on the showDirty Dancingstyle. She entered from the back of the room and as she made her way down the stairs, Boss met her and proceeded to join her in dance. They ended the short performance with the lift.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Boss' wife,Allison Holker Boss, 34, confirmed exclusively in a statement to PEOPLE. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”
Closing her statement,Allison shared a message for her husband. “Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” she concluded.
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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.
Since his death,several stars and entertainers have paid tribute to the star.
source: people.com
