Jennifer Lopez Formality Stephen ‘tWitch’ Manager in Homage Post: ‘Such a Light & a Stunning Soul’

Jennifer Lopez is signing up with a large group of performers whose lives were touched by Stephen “tWitch” Manager in honoring the dancer-turned-DJ following his death on Wednesday (Dec. 14). Quickly after the news broke that her previous World of Dance costar had actually died by suicide, the Wed Me starlet required to Instagram to share her destruction.

” Jerk was such a light and a gorgeous soul …” she composed, captioning a carousel of photos of her, tWitch and their other World of Dance costars, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo.

” Surprised and deeply saddened,” she continued. “My heart breaks for @sir_twitch_alot, his spouse and kids … Sending you enjoy and strength.”.

The previous Ellen DJ’s death was initially validated by his spouse, fellow dancer Allison Holker Manager, in a declaration provided toPeople “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I need to share my spouse Stephen has actually left us,” she showed the publication. “Stephen illuminated every space he entered. He valued household, buddies and neighborhood above all else and leading with love and light was whatever to him. He was the foundation of our household, the very best spouse and dad, and a motivation to his fans.”

Later on, it was validated by authorities that jerk’s cause of death had actually been suicide. He was 40-years-old and leaves 3 kids: Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.

Lopez is simply among lots of to commemorate the So You Believe You Can Dance alum, with Justin Timberlake having actually penned a series of tweets honoring tWitch. “It’s heartbreaking to hear that somebody who brought a lot happiness to a space, was harming a lot behind closed doors,” the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” vocalist composed. “I have actually understood Twitch for over twenty years through the dance neighborhood– he constantly lit whatever up. You simply never ever understand what somebody is actually going through.”

Ellen DeGeneres likewise shared that she was “sad” over the news, tweeting an image of her hugging tWitch. “tWitch was pure love and light,” she composed. “He was my household, and I liked him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and assistance to Allison and his stunning kids– Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”

If you’re considering suicide, or are fretted about a pal or liked one, get in touch with the National Suicide Avoidance Lifeline, readily available 24 hr, at 1-800-273-8255.