We frequently grieve at unexpected times and in unexpected ways; evidently, the scars of tWitch's death are still fresh in our memories. His wife, Allison Holker, recalls her husband Stephen tWitch Boss nearly two months after he died when she saw photographs of a Gap commercial depicting her late husband.
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Ellen DeGeneres's co-host committed suicide in December at 40, and he had previously worked with the company. Holker, 34, said her late husband was so pleased for the world to see the images after they were released.
Allison Holker revealed in a statement;
"When Stephen and I first saw his images from the campaign, it brought tears to our eyes. He was so moved by how they captured his true essence, and he was excited for the world to see them."
"We pay tribute to Stephen's life by sharing these images in homage to the joy and light he brought to everyone around him."
Before his death, Boss modeled for the collaboration collection, which includes hoodies, varsity jackets, basketball shorts, sweatpants, chinos, hats, tote bags, socks, and other items for children and adults.
The former Ellen DJ can be seen wearing a Gap 1968 logo varsity jacket, tote bag, cuffed slacks, and black loafers in the photographs. The comment on the photo of Boss reads,
In loving memory of dear friend Stephen 'tWitch' Boss."
The TV celebrity was chosen for the campaign because of his friendship with The Brooklyn Circus's founder and creative director, Ouigi Theodore.
The collection centers around 'concepts of individualism, movement and modern prep - mixing academia, music, Black culture, and street style from the 1960s through now,' according to the sponsors.
Gap is honoring Boss by donating to Vibrant Emotional Health, a nonprofit that assists those in distress who do not have access to life-saving counseling, therapy, or support.
Boss died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Los Angeles hotel room. The longtime executive producer of Ellen DeGeneres' program checked into the Oak Tree Inn in Encino at 10.30 a.m. and was discovered dead the next day after he forgot to check out.
According to TMZ, he left a suicide note in the hotel room referencing his difficulties and put his phone in airplane mode before killing himself.
Boss' wife of nine years contacted Los Angeles police on Tuesday to report him missing, stating he had departed without saying anything the day before and wasn't returning her calls, according to TMZ, citing law enforcement sources.
However, Holker maintained that no fight or disagreement prompted his departure just three days after their wedding anniversary, and his lack of contact was out of character.
Following his passing, his wife issued a statement to People in which she gushed about his legacy.
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.
She added;
"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt,' his widow said."
Boss is survived by his mother, Allison and their three Children.
