Allison Holker Faces Criticism Over Plans to Release Memoir About Late Husband, tWitch Boss
Allison Holker, the widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, is facing significant backlash after revealing plans to release a memoir about her late husband’s death. Boss, a former DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died by suicide in 2022 at the age of 40. Holker, who was married to Boss from 2013 until his passing, announced that the book, titled This Far, is set to be released on February 4.
In a recent interview with People, Holker discussed her decision to write the memoir and shared some deeply personal revelations, including finding a “cornucopia” of substances, such as mushrooms and pills, that Boss allegedly used to cope with his depression. Holker described the discovery as “triggering” and said it was a difficult moment for her, especially since she was unaware of her husband’s alleged drug use.
The interview sparked criticism on social media, with some questioning Holker’s motives for speaking out. Kelly Gibson, a former guest on The Ellen Show and fitness instructor, criticized Holker’s comments, stating that sharing such intimate details could tarnish Boss’s legacy. Gibson wrote on Instagram, “The whole thing makes me sad. He’s gone. Why tear apart his name?” Holker responded, emphasizing that her intention was to help people feel safe seeking support for mental health struggles.
Holker also revealed that Boss had struggled with depression and had self-medicated, choosing not to share his struggles with others out of concern for his loved ones. Despite her own grief, Holker mentioned her ongoing efforts to support their children, family, and friends during this challenging time, though she acknowledged that she had not yet focused on her own healing.
In addition to the public backlash, Darielle, a cousin of tWitch Boss, accused Holker of requiring family members to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to attend his funeral. She claimed Holker was tarnishing Boss’s legacy and preventing the family from seeing their children.
Holker’s memoir has sparked a wider debate about grief, privacy, and the ethics of sharing personal struggles after a loved one’s passing. The public’s response remains divided, with many questioning her intentions and others supporting her desire to shed light on mental health issues.
