According to TMZ and other foreign media reports, American actor Stephen Booth, who hosted "The Ellen Show" with the famous talk show host Allen DeGeneres, was found shooting himself in a Los Angeles hotel on December 14, local time, at the age of 40.
According to the report, on December 13, local time, Stephen Booth did not drive when he left home, which is a very unusual behavior. Subsequently, his wife, Alison Holker, called the police for help. Soon after, police received a call from a Los Angeles hotel saying someone was shooting there. After the police arrived, it was tentatively confirmed that Stephen Booth died by shooting himself. Los Angeles police also confirmed to the media that the incident was being followed up by the post-mortem department and no signs of homicide were found at the scene.
Stephen checked into a motel less than a mile from his home in Los Angeles on Monday morning and booked a night, according to insiders. Hotel staff said they saw Stephen carrying only a small bag and did not appear to be in any pain or upset. On Tuesday, Stephen didn't show up to check out, and employees went to his room, where they found Stephen dead in the bathroom with a gunshot wound he had inflicted.
Stephen Booth's wife, dancer Alison Holker, released a statement through the media, writing, "It is with the heaviest heart that I tell everyone that my husband Stephen has left us and that Stephen has lit up every corner of the room. He values family, friends and community the most, he is the pillar of our family, the best husband and father, and the spiritual sustenance of fans. He will continue to be felt positively and will be remembered forever in the days to come. During this difficult time, Alison Holker wants to respect her and her three children's privacy. The statement concluded, "Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always keep the last dance for you." ”
On December 12, Stephen Booth and his wife also shared the dynamics of the two dancing together on their social accounts, and each other. In the short film, the two work together very tacitly, Stephen Booth's state seems completely normal, and no one could have predicted that he would leave home alone after a day and embark on the point of no return.
December 10 is the ninth anniversary of their marriage, both parties have also posted a loving photo on social accounts, Stephen Booth called his wife "my love", it can be seen that their husband and wife relationship has not been in a situation.
Born on September 29, 1982, Stephen Booth is a famous American hip-hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer and host. In 2008, he won the runner-up of the American Dance Power All-Game. He has choreographed dances for popular singers such as Big Bang, Seven, and K-pop bands in South Korea.
His wife Alison Holker is Stephen Booth's royal dance partner, and the two have a tacit understanding on and off stage. From 2018 to 2020, the two also hosted the reality show Disney's Fairy Tale Wedding together
From 2014, Steven Booth appeared as a guest on Alan DeGeneres' "The Ellen Show" talk show, and until the show was discontinued in May 2022, and he was also a co-producer of the show.
Alan DeGeneres immediately posted his condolences, "Heartbroken. Twitch (Stephen Booth alias) is pure love and light. He is my family, I love him with all my heart and I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Alison and his beautiful children: Wesley, Maddox and Zaia. ”
Alan DeGeneres has worked with Stephen Booth for 8 years and has a deep relationship.
As an actor, Stephen Booth has starred in the movies "Magic Mike 2" and "Ghostbusters" and so on.
Stephen Booth and his wife Alison Holker married in 2013, and the two first adopted their eldest daughter, Wesley. In 2016, his son Maddox was born. In 2019, Alison Holker gave birth to her youngest daughter, Zaia. The couple often share the happy time of the family of five on their social accounts. On November 25, Stephen Booth also posted a family photo, grateful for his family, grateful for health, and grateful for life.
In addition to Alan DeGeneres, many superstar friends and fans in the circle also expressed their condolences, expressing shock at the bad news, and wish him well along the way.