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Allison Holker Opens up About Late Husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss' Mental Health
Allison Holker is keeping Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ memory alive.
To mark the second anniversary of the Ellen DeGeneres Show star’s tragic death, his widow posted a family portrait on social media featuring the couple and their kids Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5, along with a heartfelt message to the late dancer.
“Our Angel @sir_twitch_alot is watching over us and protecting us,” Allison wrote in the Dec. 13 Instagram post. “You are always on our hearts and we will always love you. We miss you Stephen. 2 years with you not here but you are always on our minds. We love you.”
Since his death by suicide at age 40 in 2022, Allison has been open about how her family has supported one another through their loss, noting that her kids “have had to experience so much, but they've handled it with grace.”
“They've leaned on me and I definitely leaned on them as well,” the So You Think You Can Dance alum told E! News in January. “My kids are thriving. They're doing so good and I'm so proud of them. Each one of them have all these amazing talents and skills that they're starting to share with people.”
And Allison, who married tWitch in 2013, also shared how she carved out a new path for herself amid her grief.
“I've always thought my purpose was to share love and joy with the world through dance, but now I must use my words,” she went on. “It's a new purpose for me, and we must share this message that we have to speak kindly to yourselves first and foremost.”
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The 36-year-old has also found love again, debuting her romance with tech CEO Adam Edmunds in September. And thankfully, her kids have given their mom’s new man their stamp of approval.
“I was like, ‘This is a good guy,’” Weslie told People later that month. “I like him, and as long as my mom's happy, obviously, I don't mind what happens.”
For a look at Allison and tWitch’s family album, read on.
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Homecoming
Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.
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Dance Return
Allison shared her first new dance video since Stephen's death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.
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Family Movie Night
Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
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Thanksgiving 2022
"Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life," Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. "Sending y'all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday."
Instagram / Allison Holker
Happy Halloween 2022
The family dressed up as the Addams Family.
Instagram / Stephen "tWitch" Boss
Father's Day 2022
"Happy Father's Day!!!!" Stephen wrote on Instagram in June 2022. "Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday"
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Family Father's Day Photo
Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father's Day 2022.
Happy 6th Birthday Maddox
Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child's 6th birthday in March 2022.
"Happy birthday son," he wrote on Instagram. "Can't believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn't be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I'm teaching him. It's a beautiful cycle."
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Ho Ho Ho!
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Family Dance 2021
The family members wore matching Children's Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
Instagram / Stephen "tWitch" Boss
Happy Halloween 2021
Sunny day...
TikTok / Stephen "tWitch" Boss
Father-Son Dance 2021
Stephen danced with son Maddox.
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Family Dance
The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.
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Movie Night 2020
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Mulan reboot.
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Happy New Year 2020
On New Year's Eve 2019, Allison shared this photo of herself with Stephen and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story.
"An incredible decade!!" she wrote on Instagram. "In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot."
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Bump and Grind
At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Allison shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.
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Movie Night 2019
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
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Movie Night 2018
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
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