American dancer and television producer Stephen 'tWitch' Boss is dead, but his legacy still lives on. Two months after the icon's demise, Stephen's friends and loved ones gathered to pay tribute to him with an emotional yet beautiful celebration of life service in Los Angeles. Here are the details.
Honoring The Memory Of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss At His Celebration Of Life
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Allison Organized A Celebration Of Life Service
On Saturday, Stephen's widow, Allison Holker Boss, and the couple's children welcomed fellow artists and friends to pay tribute to the iconic dancer and Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ-turned-producer in an afternoon full of fond memories, dance, and prayer.
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Ellen DeGeneres Availed Herself
Several iconic personalities were present to address attendees while sharing their thoughts and love for Stephen, including his mentor and friend, Ellen DeGeneres, as well as comedians Wayne Brady and Loni Love.
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Other Stars In Attendance
The amazing celebration of life service also saw the likes of Derek Hough, Wade Robson, AJ McLean, Robin Antin, several So You Think You Can Dance cast and crew, including the entire Ellen DeGeneres Show cast and crew members.
There Were Video Tributes To Remember Stephen
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American actress and choreographer Debbie Allen introduced a video tribute, as did Jeff Thacker, who officiated Stephen and Allison's wedding in 2013. The mourners also witnessed performances from Country music artists Mickey Guyton and Andy Grammer.
Allison And Her Daughter Reflected On Stephen's Impact
The two-hour-long afternoon event saw a more touching aspect with Allison and her 14-year-old daughter, Weslie, standing before the gathering to reflect on Stephen's impact on their lives as a husband and father.
Allison Carried On Stephen's Legacy
Speaking to the attendees, Allison described her late husband as the light, adding that he chose love, grace, and kindness and deserved to be celebrated. The service allowed Allison to carry Stephen's legacy through the Move With Kindness Foundation.
What Is The Foundation All About?
The foundation was created on behalf of Allison and her children, Wesley, Maddox, and Zaia, to support mental health initiatives in Stephen's honor. So, to honor the dancer, the attendees were given Move with Kindness Wristbands.
More About Honoring Stephen
Afterwards, the attendees were invited to donate to the organization, which served to uplift individuals facing adversity by serving as a source of support and inspiration. Ultimately, it was all worth it, as love and mental health awareness were successfully spread.
Derek Recalled The Beautiful Event
The following morning, Derek took to Instagram to comment on the Celebration of Life service. He thanked Allison for the opportunity to share in the vulnerable moment and added that she demonstrated grace and strength. Stephen will always be remembered for his impact in his family, friends, and fans' lives.
