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Former \u201cThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u201d producer Andy Lassner is remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss and also defending the late dancer’s friends who are being for \u201ctrying to make this tragedy about themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Dec. 13, Boss died by suicide at age 40. His wife Allison Holker Boss confirmed his passing in a statement obtained by NBC News.<\/p>\n

Since the news of his death, countless who knew Boss as a talented choreographer, \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance\u201d judge and fan-favorite and the DJ on \u201cThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u201d have posted heartfelt tributes honoring him.<\/p>\n

Lassner, who worked with Boss on \u201cEllen,\u201d also shared a moving Instagram post about the choreographer on Friday, Dec. 16, and included a message for those who argue some celebrities are centering themselves when speaking about Boss’s death.<\/p>\n

Featuring a black-and-white photo of Boss smiling, Lassner wrote, \u201cSo many people on social media are posting pictures of themselves with Twitch. Talking about their close friendships with him.<\/p>\n

Talking about the texts they exchanged with him just last week. Talking about the conversation they once had with him. The thing is \u2014 it’s all true. It’s all real.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cThose who knew him are not trying to make this tragedy about themselves. They are just trying to convey to you who Twitch was.\u201d<\/p>\n

The TV producer explained that Boss was a selfless person who made everyone he met feel like they were \u201cthe most important person in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lassner said Boss was a friend to all and that is why so many people are grieving his death.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was our flame. our joy. Our dancer. There was a heavy burden that none of us realized he was carrying. He must have been so tired. But we didn’t know because he never wanted it to be about him. Ever,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n