What Is tWitch's Net Worth?

Days after the sudden death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss, fans and celebrity friends are continuing to share their favorite memories of the beloved dancer.

Boss died by suicide at the age of 40 on Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner told Newsweek that he was found in the room of a short-term rental apartment block in Encino, California.

Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement to People that the TV personality "lit up every room he stepped into," adding: "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."

Stephen "tWitch" Boss' net worth explored
Stephen "tWitch" Boss is pictured right on June 25, 2022, in Hollywood, California. The dancer is pictured inset performing on July 28, 2014, in New York City. Tributes have poured in for Boss after he... Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage;/Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET

"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," she continued. "I am certain there won't be a day that goes by that we won't honor his memory. We ask for privacy during this difficult time for myself and especially for our three children."

"Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you," Holker concluded in a personal message to the So You Think You Can Dance judge.

As fans pore over posts and footage in memory of Boss, a number have searched for the star's net worth, which was estimated to be $5 million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How Much Does DJ tWitch Make?

According to the website, Boss had an annual salary of $1 million up to 2022, which he earned through a variety of high-profile projects.

Boss made a name for himself in 2003, when placed as a runner-up in the dance category on Star Search and competed on MTV's The Wade Robson Project.

He rose to wider fame as a finalist on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance back in 2008, and returned to the show as an all-star for seasons seven through nine.

During this time, he worked with Ellen DeGeneres when they collaborated for a tightly choreographed dance routine on SYTYCD season finale.

Stephen "tWitch" Boss remembered
Stephen "tWitch" Boss is pictured at the premiere of "Magic Mike XXL" on June 25, 2015, in Hollywood. The dancer appeared in a number of high-profile projects over the course of his career. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

After the success of his reality-show stint, Boss made the transition to movies, joining the popular Step Up dance movie franchise in its third outing. Playing Jason from 2010's Step Up 3D, he went on to star in three of the films in four years.

Boss later took on recurring guest DJ spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014, appearing in the studio multiple times a week. He also co-hosted with DeGeneres for an episode.

Such was the dancer's popularity in his role that he became a permanent part of the show later in 2014.

After six years of being a beloved fixture on DeGeneres' show, Boss was promoted to co-executive producer in 2020, alongside showrunners Mary Connelly, Andy Lassner, and Derek Westervelt.

Boss developed a friendship with comedian DeGeneres, and the two collaborated further on a number of her other TV shows. This included being the announcer on Ellen's Game of Games for four seasons.

In 2015, Boss landed a role in a major Hollywood sequel, starring as dancer Malik alongside Channing Tatum in the 2015 box-office hit Magic Mike XXL.

One of his final TV gigs was as the host of the reality competition series The Real Dirty Dancing, which premiered in the U.S. in February 2022 and saw celebrities recreating iconic moments from the classic movie Dirty Dancing.

In 2021, he had also hosted another competition series, Clash of the Cover Bands. Over the course of his career, Boss additionally made cameos in such shows as Modern Family and Young & Hungry.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or go to 988lifeline.org.

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