Published 11:21 07 Jan 2023 GMT
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's wife has shared a beautiful tribute to her late husband after a private funeral was held for the dancer and TV star.
Fans were left devastated after Boss - best known for being the DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show - died by suicide in December at the age of 40.
Tributes poured in from friends and fans alike following his death, mourning the beloved TV star.
His wife, Allison Holker, took to Instagram to share a slideshow of photos of the couple and their children - Weslie, 14, Maddox, six, and Zaia, three - set to Rihanna's song 'Lift Me Up' after he was laid to rest.
Holker wrote alongside the moving images from their life together: "To my husband, best friend, babe, Chee-chalker, Superman and father of my children I LOVE YOU FOREVER and ALWAYS!
"We will forever remember you as the true beacon of light that you were and we will continue to cast your light and love throughout the world. Thank you for our incredible memories and our beautiful life shared together."
The couple had celebrated nine years of marriage just days before Boss tragically took his own life at a motel near their home.
Holker's tribute comes days after the family laid Boss to rest at a private funeral in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to reports from TMZ.
The intimate funeral was reportedly set to be attended by just his closest family, with a larger memorial service planned for the coming weeks.
The second service will give his closest friends and extended family a chance to honor his life and say goodbye.
Following his death, Holker had shared a photo of her with Boss, telling her followers: "My ONE and ONLY Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much."
Ellen DeGeneres was also among the stars remembering Boss, as she shared a sweet video remembering their best moments together on the show.
The pair had worked together from 2014 until The Ellen Show ended in 2022, and fans loved their on-screen relationship.
Following news of his death, DeGeneres has shared several tributes to the dancer, writing: "I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children - Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia."
She added: "Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite moments with him. If you want to you can also share yours. #ILovetWitch."
The TV host also shared an emotional video ahead of Christmas, admitting she would never be able to "make sense" of the fact Boss is no longer here.
Boss died by suicide on December 13 and was found at a hotel in Los Angeles after Holker raised the alarm when she failed to contact him.
Our thoughts continue to be with his family and friends at this difficult time.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741, or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources.
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