Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the adored DJ-turned-executive producer who spent nine years getting The Ellen DeGeneres Show's audience on their feet and who got his big break on So You Think You Can Dance, passed away at the age of 40.

The dancer, choreographer, actor, and producer committed suicide on Tuesday, a publicist said, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. In a statement, Allison Holker Boss, her husband's wife, also confirmed the news while praising him and his legacy.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” said Holker on Wednesday. “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. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

Her statement continued, “To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. 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.”