They untimely death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss still has friends and fans mourning the memory of the So you think you can dance Star. The Boss tributes have been shared by many people over the last few months, and even now they keep coming from afar. The latest move now comes from former Boss collaborator Ellen DeGeneres. In a sweet show of generosity, DeGeneres has now publicly honored her close friend’s legacy.
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has announced it is celebrating the anniversary of a previous philanthropic pledge donated by the former talk show host. And the moment the news broke, the organization took to it instagram to announce a new addition. Below, Ellen DeGeneres’ latest gift is a new tree, with a plaque celebrating the life of Stephen “tWitch” Boss. To take a look at:
appear in The Ellen DeGeneres Show between 2014 and Elena end 2021 , tWitch had a duty to be a DJ and partner in DeGeneres’ unique brand of positivity. “The Light He Brought to the World” was due in part to their collaboration, as well as the work of the late artist So you think you can danceboth as a guest and as a possible judge.
During their tenure together, the titular host also pledged to give the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund a forever home to assist in her efforts to study and conserve the animals she’s sworn to protect. Connecting the memory of Stephen Boss with a cause he truly cares about is perhaps the best thing he can do to keep his legacy of fun and happiness alive.
This isn’t the only Stephen Boss ray of light that has been shining lately. His new Gap ad, which premiered posthumously, brought bittersweet joy to his mother, Connie Boss Alexander. The same could be said for his appearance in this year’s In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Grammys, with people reporting that Alexander thought his son’s death “will never seem real.”
Despite the cloud of controversy that surrounded the host at the end of her series, tWitch stood by her friend for the rest of the debacle. Stephen Boss felt a lot of pressure because of her decision, but he clearly felt it was the right choice. This kind of friendship, in its purest form, manifests itself in a lasting and meaningful way. Planting a tree at the base of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is one of those ways that enriches us all, and in the right way.
It’s a shame Stephen “tWitch” Boss is no longer with us, leaving those who loved him most to work through their hurt feelings in due time. The tree that now bears his name is another example of love making its way into the world. For example tWitch was eternally grateful for what they did with it The Ellen DeGeneres ShowDeGeneres respects how that gratitude has been reciprocated.
Source: Cinemablend
