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Allison Holker is holding onto happy memories with Stephen “tWitch” Boss.
Three years after the Ellen DeGeneres Show alum died by suicide at age 40 on Dec. 13, 2022, his widow shared family photos with their kids Weslie, 17, Maddox, 9, and Zaia, 6, along with two videos of the couple performing dance routines together at their home.
“We honor you and cherish all of our beautiful memories with you,” she wrote in a post on Instagram. “We loved laughing, creating and dancing. We will love you forever.”
The 37-year-old also highlighted other tributes to her late husband which were shared online leading up to the anniversary of his passing. Concluding her post, she wrote, “Thank you for your endless love and support. It means the world to me and my kids.”
Boss’ mother Connie Boss Alexander also shared her own tribute to the TV personality, writing that his death “feels like an eternity, yet somehow only a drop in time.”
“My darling son, as we acknowledge the date of your departure from our physical presence, we continue to honor you and the beautiful life you lived,” she wrote on her Instagram page. “I remember the precious moments—big and small. Times that once felt ordinary have become treasured memories I carry with me every day.”
Alexander also alluded to Boss’ children—whom she previously said she had been largely estranged from since he died—as she complimented the traits they’ve inherited from their dad.
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“Your babies are growing so fast, and every day they look and move more like you,” she continued. “God gifted us these little duplicates of you, and I know you are so proud—beaming with love from where you are.”
Following the February release of Holker’s memoir This Far—in which she made several bombshell allegations about Boss’ life, including his final months—Alexander told CBS Mornings she felt her daughter-in-law was “denigrating the memory and the legacy” of her son through the book, noting that her relationship with Holker and her grandkids “went downhill” after a conflict over funeral arrangements.
But shortly thereafter, Holker issued a statement saying that Alexander remained “a positive and loving figure” in her grandkids’ lives.
“We hope to continue these traditions over the years,” she told E! News at the time, “and work together to keep Stephen’s memory alive.”
For a look back at Boss’ special moments with his family, keep reading…
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Homecoming
Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.
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Dance Return
Allison shared her first new dance video since Stephen's death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.
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Family Movie Night
Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
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Thanksgiving 2022
"Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life," Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. "Sending y'all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday."
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Happy Halloween 2022
The family dressed up as the Addams Family.
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Father's Day 2022
"Happy Father's Day!!!!" Stephen wrote on Instagram in June 2022. "Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday"
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Family Father's Day Photo
Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father's Day 2022.
Happy 6th Birthday Maddox
Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child's 6th birthday in March 2022.
"Happy birthday son," he wrote on Instagram. "Can't believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn't be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I'm teaching him. It's a beautiful cycle."
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Ho Ho Ho!
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Family Dance 2021
The family members wore matching Children's Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
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Happy Halloween 2021
Sunny day...
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Father-Son Dance 2021
Stephen danced with son Maddox.
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Family Dance
The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.
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Movie Night 2020
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Mulan reboot.
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Happy New Year 2020
On New Year's Eve 2019, Allison shared this photo of herself with Stephen and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story.
"An incredible decade!!" she wrote on Instagram. "In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot."
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Bump and Grind
At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Allison shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.
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Movie Night 2019
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
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Movie Night 2018
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
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