Stephen ‘tWitch’ Employer’s Cause of Death Confirmed by Coroner After Beloved Dancer Is Found Dead

Stephen “tWitch” Employer’s cause of death has actually been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

In a declaration to individuals, county authorities confirm that the 40-year-old expert dancer passed away of a self-inflicted gunshot injury to the head. His death happened on Tuesday at a motel in the Encino location of Los Angeles.

The case is now closed, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

On Wednesday, the late star’s other half, fellow So You Believe You Can Dance alum Allison Holker Employer, shared a declaration with individuals concerning her spouse’s death.

” It is with the heaviest of hearts that I need to share my spouse Stephen has actually left us,” Allison, 34, stated. “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 spouse 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 challenging time for myself and specifically for our 3 kids.”.

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Concluding her post, Allison included a message for her spouse: “Stephen, we enjoy you, we miss you, and I will constantly conserve the last dance for you.”.

In addition to Allison, Employer is made it through by kids, Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.

Employer increased to popularity as an entrant on MTV’s The Wade Robson Task prior to ending up being a runner-up on Star Browse He later on completed on So You Believe You Can Dance in 2008, ending season 4 as a runner-up and later on returning as an All-Star. He was a judge when the program returned in 2022.

In 2014, Employer signed up with The Ellen DeGeneres Program as a visitor DJ. He ultimately ended up being an irreversible component on the series and rose to co-executive manufacturer status in 2020.

Responding to the destructive news, Ellen DeGeneres penned a heartfelt message along with a picture of the set hugging.

” I’m sad. tWitch was pure love and light,” she composed on Instagram. “He was my household, and I liked him with all my heart. I will miss him.”.

DeGeneres concluded: “Please send your love and assistance to Allison and his stunning kids – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”.

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Stars consisting of Jennifer Lopez, JoJo Siwa, and Jada Pinkett Smith in addition to Employer’s pals from So You Believe You Can Dance and Dancing with destiny likewise commemorated him on social networks.

” He was so sweet, kind and generous,” Pinkett Smith composed. “A lot of individuals suffer in silence. I want he might have understood that he didn’t need to. May his stunning, shining soul rest in the arms of the Great Supreme and might that very same Greater Power recover the shattered hearts of his liked ones.”.

If you or somebody you understand is thinking about suicide, please get in touch with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org