Allison Holker Faces Criticism for Revealing Personal Struggles of Late Husband Stephen "tWitch" Boss After Going Through His Private Journals

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More than two years ago, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the former cohost of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, tragically died by suicide at the age of 40.

Boss, a skilled dancer, choreographer, and actor, was the father of three children with his wife of nine years, Allison Holker: Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.

Earlier this week, Holker sat down with People magazine for an interview about Boss ahead of the release of her memoir, This Far. She revealed during the conversation that she had gone through her late husband's journals and discovered his alleged drug addiction and claimed childhood abuse, as reported by People.

Holker then explained that she went through Boss’s journals and found that he was “struggling with a lot inside himself.”

Since Holker’s interview was released this week, several of Boss’s friends and family members have criticized her actions, including his close friend Courtney Platt, who posted on Instagram to condemn Holker’s choice to "write a book airing all the dirty laundry and tarnishing his name.”

"This is by far the most tasteless, disrespectful, and opportunistic act I've ever witnessed," she wrote, implying that Holker made attendees sign an NDA to attend his funeral.

Boss’s brother, Dré Rose — who has previously mentioned an alleged NDA — shared Platt’s message on his Instagram stories, adding: "No lies told."

Meanwhile, Holker has defended herself amid the increasing criticism.

Mytour has reached out to Holker's representatives for a response.

This article includes discussions on suicide, drug addiction, and sexual abuse.

More than two years ago, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the former cohost of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, tragically died by suicide at the age of 40.

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Boss, a skilled dancer, choreographer, and actor, was the father of three children with his wife of nine years, Allison Holker: Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.

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Following Boss’s passing, Holker shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: "My ONE and ONLY Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much." A few months later, Holker spoke more about how she was coping, expressing to Hoda Kotb, "I still feel like the rest of the world — I'm still shocked. There's no one that saw this coming. I feel so sad that he was so present, yet we didn’t know. He wanted to stay strong for everyone, and I think that scared him, that he might’ve needed help."

Earlier this week, Holker sat down with People magazine for an interview about Boss ahead of the release of her memoir, This Far. She revealed during the conversation that she had gone through her late husband's journals and discovered his alleged drug addiction and claimed childhood abuse, as reported by People.

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Weeks after Boss’s passing, Holker shared that she found a "cornucopia" of drugs hidden in his shoeboxes, including substances she had to look up on her phone. “I was with one of my closest friends, cleaning out the closet and picking out an outfit for his funeral,” she recalled. “It was a very emotional moment for me, as I discovered things in the closet I never knew existed. I was alarmed to realize there was so much happening that I had no idea about.”

Holker then explained that she went through Boss’s journals and found that he was “struggling with a lot inside himself.”

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“He was attempting to self-medicate and manage all those emotions because he didn’t want to burden anyone, as he cared deeply for everyone,” Holker explained. “He didn’t want others to carry his pain.”

Since Holker’s interview was released this week, several of Boss’s friends and family members have criticized her actions, including his close friend Courtney Platt, who posted on Instagram to condemn Holker’s choice to "write a book airing all the dirty laundry and tarnishing his name.”

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"This is by far the most tasteless, disrespectful, and opportunistic act I've ever witnessed," she wrote, implying that Holker made attendees sign an NDA to attend his funeral.

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“We were all required to sign a bizarre NDA to attend his funeral (even his own mother, whom you’ve treated terribly all this time, and let's not forget, you wouldn't have had a husband if it weren't for her). The NDA was to ensure no one shared anything or damaged his reputation, as though that was ever anyone's concern. Yet here you are, writing a book filled with personal details, tarnishing his name and trying to overshadow the loving, loyal light that was your husband, my friend,” Platt said.

“Whether any of it is true or not doesn’t really matter. Is this how you protect the ‘Boss name’ that you so quickly dropped on social media just 48 hours after his death? His legacy? Is this how you protect his children from further shame, pain, and suffering? Is this what you want them to remember about him?” she questioned.

“Publishing a book that shamelessly shares your husband’s journal entries? People magazine? What a farce,” she added. “Yes, he took his own life, a fact that none of us can truly understand, and he was clearly struggling with mental health issues, hurting deeply. But this is your idea of empathy? Of love? This money-driven smear campaign is absolutely not what he would have wanted.”

Boss’s brother, Dré Rose — who has previously mentioned an alleged NDA — shared Platt’s message on his Instagram stories, adding: "No lies told."

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He later shared a series of posts from people criticizing Holker, one calling her a "disgrace and a despicable human." Several internet users have slammed Holker for exposing Boss's personal struggles. "Let him rest in peace without his trauma being sold," one Instagram user wrote, while another commented, "This was SO distasteful."

"This is sad and disappointing. His personal battles should have remained private," someone else said. A final user remarked, "How is this allowed? This should have stayed private forever."

Meanwhile, Holker has defended herself amid the increasing criticism.

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After dancer Kelly Gibson accused Holker of tarnishing Boss's name for a "paycheck" in an Instagram comment section, Holker responded, saying, "I’ll always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support." Holker later shared several supportive Instagram messages, one of which described her as "brave."

Mytour has reached out to Holker's representatives for a response.

If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 in the US to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Trevor Project offers suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth at 1-866-488-7386. For international suicide helplines, visit Befrienders Worldwide (befrienders.org).

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