Connie Boss Alexander spoke out about her son’s death on December 16 for the first time. In honor of her son, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Alexander wrote on Instagram Stories that she isn’t ready yet to talk about it. “Family and friends, thank you for all the love, prayers and encouragement,” Alexander wrote (via The New York Post). “Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts and the phone calls. I can’t use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can.” Alexander concluded her post by addressing her late son. “Stephen Laurel, your mother loves you to eternity and beyond,” she concluded.
Many have spoken out since Boss died, including Jennifer Lopez who shared a photo on Instagram on December 14 to commemorate the late dancer. “Twitch was such a light and a beautiful soul…” she wrote, adding a broken heart emoji. “Shocked and deeply saddened.”
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Billy Porter also jumped on Instagram to commemorate tWitch. “Remembering a life well lived,” Porter began, sharing a photo of Boss. “Please keep the family of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss in your prayers. And please check on your friends. Even the ‘strong’ ones, the ‘happy’ ones. We never know what folks are going thru.”
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).