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Following the unexpected passing of her husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss, celebrities are expressing their love and support for Allison Holker Boss.

Allison told PEOPLE on Wednesday that “it is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce my husband Stephen has left us” after The Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ committed suicide on Tuesday. (The news of the So You Think Can Dance runner-death up’s was first reported by TMZ.)

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Allison, 34, said of Stephen, “Stephen brightened up every room he went into.” “Above all things, he treasured his family, friends, and community. He believed that the best way to lead was to lead with love and light. He served as the foundation of our family, was the best husband and father, and served as an example to his followers.”

She went on, “It would be an understatement to say he left a legacy, and his beneficial influence will endure. There won’t be a day that goes by that we don’t remember him, I’m positive of that. During this trying moment for myself and especially for our three kids, we kindly request your privacy.”

Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I’ll always save the last dance for you, Allison said as she concluded her remarks.

Several celebrities posted meaningful and encouraging comments for Allison on the couple’s most recent Instagram post, which was a video of them dancing together just two days before, as she grieved the loss.

The news left Denise Richards feeling “very saddened,” she wrote.

Richards said, “I’d frequently show my husband your films.” “You two were evidently in love and had a close bond. What you are experiencing, I can’t even begin to fathom. We send our sincere sympathies to you and your family.”

I adore you so much, Allison.” Ashley Graham penned a piece, and Olivia Munn added, “Oh my God… My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”

Posted by Maddie Ziegler, “That can’t be true. I’m sending so much love to you and your lovely kids, Allison. ” Kenzie Ziegler, Maddie’s younger sister, retorted, “Sending so much love to you and your kids Allison.”

“Sending you all my love on and on,” Chelsea Handler wrote.

Former Bachelor Matt James replied to Emmanuel Acho’s three red broken heart emojis with a dove of peace and prayer hands.

Christy Carlson Romano remarked, “This is just sad. “May angels surround your family with their wings. I’m sending you so much love. ”

As Niecy Nash remarked, “Your husband is so happy, it’s contagious. I’m sad he had to go through this. We are sending up prayers for your family.”

I’m so sorry, and God bless you and your lovely family. Nicole of the Jersey Shore Jenni “JWoww” Farley added, “I am so profoundly sad for your loss,” to Snooki Polizzi’s response.

Larsa Pippen said that she was “Tamar Braxton sent her “prayers” for Allison’s family, writing: “Sissssssster my heart is crushed. I’m terribly sorry.”

“It’s tragic My condolences for your loss, “said Kyle Richards. I’m sending my love and light to your lovely family.

co-alumnus of So You Think You Can Dance Alex Wong expressed his “sad heart,” and Sharna Burgess of Dancing with the Stars stated it “really doesn’t seem true” that Boss had passed away.

Please let us know how we can best support you. We are sending you and your babies so much love. I am so sorry, Allison.

Monique Coleman, who was in High School Musical, said, “We are all devastated. I’m sending you my sincere condolences and a ton of love, Allison.”

Boss gained notoriety through participating in various competitive programs, the most well-known of which was So You Think You Can Dance. He placed second at the end of season 4 in 2008 and later made an All-Star appearance. When the show resumed in 2022, he then was a judge.

He then attracted additional notice while working as a DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he later rose to co-executive producer status in 2020, just before the show’s May finale.

Allison, their children Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14, are left to care for Boss.