Stephen ‘tWitch’ Manager’ Mom Posts Message Following His Death

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Stephen “tWitch” Manager’ mommy is speaking up following the death of her boy.

The charming dancer and “The Ellen DeGeneres Program” DJ passed away by suicide Dec. 13 at age 40. In the days that followed, a variety of celebs, pals and fans have actually revealed their acknowledgements and sent their love to Manager’ household. The messages have actually not gone undetected by his mom, Connie Manager Alexander, who thanked individuals for their kind words.

” Friends and family, thank you for all the love, prayers and motivation. Please understand I see all the messages, texts, posts and the telephone call,” she composed on her Instagram story on Dec. 15. “I can’t utilize words today. Please understand I will connect when I can. Please continue to keep us in prayer.”

She concluded her note with a message to her boy, “Stephen Laurel, your mom enjoys you to eternity and beyond.”

In the last months, the previous “So You Believe You Can Dance” star’s mommy had her boy on his 40th birthday, explaining the “joy and pride” she felt for him.

” All the expert achievements not standing up to, what strikes me more is the male you have actually ended up being … from a child and sibling, to an other half and dad,” she wrote on Sept. 29 together with a slideshow filled with pictures of Manager and his household. “I could not have actually pictured a much better journey. Not constantly simple however oh the result is … whatever!”

” I thank God for the present of you and for the #40 years He has actually covered, safeguarded and blessed you through! To all the tomorrows and the next 40 … Let’s Go!” she concluded.

In October, he likewise commemorated his mom’s birthday with a sweet post, composing on Instagram, “Everybody assist me want @ladycalexa MY MOMMY A DELIGHTED DELIGHTED BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Mommy thank you for life and thank you for love. Love you to the moon and back and back once again. Pleased birthday!!!!”

Manager’ other half, “Dancing with destiny” pro Allison Holker, verified his death in a declaration on Dec. 14.

” It is with the heaviest of hearts that I need to share my partner Stephen has actually left us,” she composed. “Stephen illuminated every space he entered. He valued household, pals 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 partner and dad, and a motivation to his fans. To state he left a tradition would be an understatement, and his favorable effect will continue to be felt,” she continued. “I am particular there will not be a day that passes that we will not honor his memory. We request for personal privacy throughout this hard time for myself and specifically for our 3 kids. Stephen, we like you, we miss you, and I will constantly conserve the last dance for you.”

Manager and Holker are moms and dads to boy Maddox, 6, and child Zaia, 3. He likewise embraced Holker’s child, Weslie, from a previous relationship.

TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager fondly kept in mind Manager, as did Carson Daly and Ellen DeGeneres, who dealt with Manager on her talk program for 9 years.

After very first launching a declaration, DeGeneres went on to share a video montage of her time with Manager.

” Today what I wish to do is keep in mind all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought a lot delight to my life,” the previous daytime host composed. “I understand he brought delight to yours too. I’m going to be sharing a few of my preferred minutes with him. If you wish to you can likewise share yours.”