Ellen Degeneres reacts to the death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss 1:59
(CNN) --
Allison Holker Boss shared a photo of herself with her late husband, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, on Instagram Wednesday, a week after his suicide.
"My ONE and ONLY," read the caption, which showed the couple embracing and smiling.
"Oh my heart aches. We miss you so much," she added.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, DJ of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, committed suicide, according to a Los Angeles coroner
Last Wednesday, CNN reported on Boss's death through a statement from Holker Boss.
Allison Holker Boss posted to social media for the first time following the death of her husband, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, last week.
Credit: Allison Holker/Instagram
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share that my husband Stephen has left us. Stephen lit up every room he walked in. 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."
"To say that he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," he added.
"I'm sure there won't be a single day that we don't honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for me and especially for our three children."
'tWitch's' Legacy of Kindness Makes His Death All the More Tragic
Boss, who was 40 years old at the time of his death, was a DJ and co-executive producer of the "Ellen DeGeneres Show," as well as a professional actor and dancer who rose to fame on "So You Think You Can Dance."
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Boss had three children with fellow dancer Allison.
The official Instagram account for "So You Think You Can Dance" shared a post in Boss's honor last week, writing that the show will always remember him "for the light and joy he brought into our lives and the hearts of so many." .
"This tragic and heartbreaking loss of such a radiant, peerless talent and dear friend is immeasurable beyond words, and we mourn along with his family, loved ones and fans."
DeGeneres also issued a statement about Boss, saying shortly after news of his death broke that she was "heartbroken" by his passing.
"I am heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light," he 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 her precious children: Weslie, Maddox and Zaia."
-- How to get help for someone who might commit suicide
Call 1-800-273-8255 or text "talk" to 741741 (or 988 as of July 16, 2022) in the United States to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Provides free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in suicidal or distressed crises. You can learn more about their services here, including their guide on what to do if you see suicidal signs on social media.
You can also call 1-800-273-8255 to talk to someone about how you can help someone in crisis. Call 1-866-488-7386 for the Trevor Lifeline, a suicide prevention counseling service for the LGBTQ community.
For assistance outside the US, the International Association for Suicide Prevention provides a global directory of international resources and hotlines. You can also turn to Befrienders Worldwide.
See here the suicide care and prevention lines in Latin America and Spain.
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