This was the third time I cried really hard for an artist/ Icon who I ADORED so much. First was Robin Williams, second was Kobe Bryant and now Twitch or Stephen. My heart was broken once again. Rest In Peace and God bless his beautiful family.

Look at all the people this is affecting. If only Twitch knew how impactful his life was. For those who struggle please know this- *You Are Loved And YOU MATTER!* #Stayhere

Love Mary… she really cared about the contestants on SYTYCD…. The show was at its very best those first few years… and Twitch was a huge part of that. I still can’t believe he is gone 💔

None of us could have ever imagined this path for Twitch. We’re heartbroken 💔

I cried myself to sleep. I feel like I've lost a family member. He was my dance hero, I've been watching him since sytycd

Thank you Mary Murphy for your kind and heartfelt words about tWitch. He will be missed by so many 😢

Oh Twitch why? You crossed all boundaries. As a 72 year old white great grandmother, you brought me so many smiles and I loved you and your wife's dancing, and on the Ellen show. The joy and happiness you made me feel. You were so loved, I don't know why or what was hurting you so. Heaven just gained another Angel Sweetheart. Rest in peace and prayers to your beautiful family. We lost a beautiful person in you. Your wife and you were a perfect couple.

From a survivor of depression, we may seem happy on the outside, but we’re screaming for help on the inside.

I haven’t cried this much over the death of someone I didn’t know in a very long time. Check on your people, check on the MEN in your life. They need support 💔❤️

You could literally see the kindness ooze from his eyes , he was hurting on the inside but remained strong for his family. Most likely he didn't confide anything to his wife. This is beyond heartbreaking. Rip tWitch , you will be missed. 💔🙏💫🕊

I won a teaching dance scholarship at Mary's Champion Ballroom many years ago. When I was there she spoke so highly of Twitch when asked about him. It's so sad that she has to now only speak of his memory.

I've only cried for two celebrities Robin Williams and tWitch.. He brought me so much joy watching him dance and his positive energy you could really feel it.. He had everything normal everyday people want, family, friends, secure finances a career.. And he could not handle life anymore.. God my heart just sinks.. I sent a paragraph to my fiance talking about tWitch and mental health and told him I will do better at listening to him and I hope he will always come to me.. My prayers and thoughts are with tWitches whole family, friends and the people that just loved him..

Although I cannot imagine what brought him to the point of no return, I do know what an amazing dancer he was. What an amazing talent he was. Just so very sad. I hope he is truly in a better place and at peace.

This broke me 🥹😭 it’s had to find interviews that don’t seem scripted and this one was so heartfelt!!

Absolutely gutted. Thank you Mary Murphy for such a beautiful tribute to Twitch.

I think we all are crying. RIP tWitch. You are loved ❤️

Heart breaking. Devastating. Twitch was adorable. I have loved him since he made it on SYTYCD where he was such a bright light and incredible dancer. I pray for Allison and their children. The world lost a very special soul. 💔

This is a hit to the gut… with someone so full of light and life going this way. I feel like anyone can do this at any time and leave us. It is so scary.

I cried a few times, at first I was shocked,still am. He was loved by tons and tons of people.

Mary thank you for that heartfelt message. It was sincere very specific. You did not just give some generic bullshit. Your pain was felt through your words. Rip Twitch dance away with the angels.❤️

It’s really comforting to hear Mary Murphy talk about Twitch. Hearing her talk about him soothes my heart a little. I understand Twitch’s pain and the fact that it can become unbearable. I just wish he had called for help like I do regularly. In time, I hope his loved ones find some semblance of peace.

I remember seeing Miss Murphy on Extra tonight ..and before she got a few words out she began weeping and once her tears 😭 began to flow my tears 😭😭 began flowing like rain falling from the skies ...I honestly never knew Twitch's passing would have such a emotional impact on me it's like I knew him personally it's like I felt as though we were related somehow someway oh my god is saddened me and my heart too see her broken this way about our beloved Twitch may his soul RIP

I never thought I would thank Access but in this terrible moment, I would like to thank Mary and the interviewer for this thorough, thoughtful account of Twitch’s journey and life. Sending such deep sympathies to his family and I hope they realize how much we hold them in our hearts and prayers 💗

This is the best interview I’m heard. I was so shocked and have loved watching Twitch since first seeing him on SYTYCD. He’s such a bright light. My heart breaks and goes out to him, Allison, his children, friends and family. This sad news has had an effect on so many that love him.

I usually don't cry , only other famous person I cried over is robin williams but this one... this one took me out 😭😭😭😭 been watching him since sytycd. Rip tWitch

I’m such a fan of SYTYCD. My co-worker told me how sad it was about the guy from Ellen and I didn’t have a response because I didn’t watch the show so I didn’t know who he was talking about. I got home and learned it was Twitch. 😔. I’m usually not that affected by celebrity deaths but this one hurts. He was so loved. He was such a big brother to the new dancers on the show. Everyone wanted to dance with Twitch and we couldn’t wait to see it! I hope he’s found peace. Sending love to his family.

Gosh this is so sad, tWitch was such a happy go lucky guy. His poor wife & kids. He must have been in such a bad place to resort to leaving the world the way he has. What a loss to this crazy world. He was a beautiful man & dancer 😢

Watching SYTYCD with my pre-teen son was in the early years was special. Glad I got to see Stephen during that time.

Will never be forgotten. legendary dancer, entertainer, and kind humble human. Thank you for the awesome shows. 🙏🏻

This is so heartbreaking! I just can’t believe it! I watched him audition all those times and admired him so much for coming back! He will be missed! Prayers for his family🙏🏻😢❤

I have always loved Mary, and I thought she gave a noble and wonderful commentary on tWitch.

A sensitive soul was lost to us. 😪😪 Thank you Mary Murphy for the memories.❤

you never know what’s going on inside one’s mind - this is totally devastating - my prayers go out to his wife and children and other family members -

I’m devastated by his loss and feel deeply for his family. Twitch is an amazing man. Anyone, especially men, out there struggling, please reach out for help. There are people who love you and will help you through the hardest of times.

I had to hear what Mary had to say about her memories of one of her SYTYCD baby, Twitch. I teared up when Mary said that she dropped to the floor and cried for the loss of her baby, Twitch. 😪🙏🏼

This is just HEARTBREAKING, so shocking and the tears can't stop flowing over a man I never knew but who brought me joy and for his beautiful persona on TV. He was an all around great guy. I loved watching him on SYTYCD, and then on Ellen and on social media dancing with his beautiful wife Alison. It can't imagine this families heartbreak and shock. This is just a hard one to hear about especially at the Chrismtas season. Thanks for your beautiful talent Twitch .

Such a beautiful woman from the think you can dance show. The statements that she made about twitch in a relationship she had with twitch and how she expressed how he grew in the dance culture. How he became so well loved stood out over so many others then became a personal friend of hers she is a adorable woman to listen to she expresses things so well may God bless her because I feel her pain she's really hurting they were really close and twitch was like a child of hers may God bless you we are all praying for you all. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Beautiful tribute to twitch from Mary sending my love ,and prayer to alison ,and his babies ,and family twitch was amazing father ,and performer he's goings to be missed 🙏🏾❤.

I wish I understood why. This has affected me deeply. Whenever I saw him on TV, he seemed so happy. 🌹🙏

When I clicked on the breaking news sent to my phone I was instantly heart broken. Even though I didn't know him personally, he was like a little brother to me and loved by so many. His dance skills and kindness was felt worldwide. I adored his beautiful smile and warm personality. You never know what someone is suffering with on the inside, therefore a kind word or even a smile can do a person so much good. My prayers and condolences goes out to his family. May your soul RIP tWitch

She's just a wonderful woman. Love her!

Something bigger must have happened we will never understand. He was adored.

I cried so hard when I found out. Suicides really shake me to the core. My son attempted 6 times but final got help but occasionally he stills has episodes. In the last month and half we have had 2 suicides in my small town. It needs to be talked about more.

This one hits different he seemed so sweet 😢

Will SYTYCD put together a video montage of Twitch’s dances? My husband and I felt like judges for the show. We never missed an episode and Twitch always stood out, from day one. America has grown to love this man. As a judge he was still gentle. Even though we only knew him through his television appearances-I’m forever a fan!😞 so sad for his family! We will be praying for them all!

We appreciate you Mary. Thank you for sharing your genuine feelings. SO many people are impacted by this and looking for a way to process. A discussion like this that feels real helps, if only a video. So saddened Twitch is gone.

Loved Mary! She saw his talent and kindness! I am glad he had this ride and met his beautiful wife

Gracias Mary, for this wonderful tribute to this magnificent human being…damn, he sure made this old lady, get up and dance…in the Southeastern Coast of Puerto Rico…May his Soul Rest In Peace 😞

Beautiful tribute to Twitch…Mary 💔

Gutted and in disbelief. RIP beautiful Soul! ❤❤❤

Mary was his number one fan I remember that season was the best of the best seasons ...so heart breaking. rip twitch❤️🇺🇬

I’m still hurting, I remember every moment Mary describes, he made the show so exciting and everything he does honestly. Twitch, thank you and now you are in peace in heaven, thank you for all the light you’ve brought to us.

cant believe it my SYTYCD hero is gone 😢

His wife is very photogenic, you can tell she loved taking pictures with her husband very proud couple. RIP Twitch

Depression doesn't care if you are loved, famous, believe in God, look good, great family!! It hurts and keeps hurting until you just can't take it anymore - I have been there, am a lot better now but some people don't survive it. Judge not!!

I'm still trying to wrap my mind and heart around this news. I keep hoping it's wrong. I love Mary. He's so well loved around the world, by us dancers and non-dancers alike. He will be missed. #blessthefamily

I remember watching him on Disney wedding show with my wife, and thinking wow, this guy has everything, charisma, beautiful family. He was only reason I stayed tuned to it, his character was catchy

It's still so shocking to me! I just watched him doing three video challenges of "Cuff it". I'm thinking, where's the Mental Illness? But I have to keep in mind, I don't know this man personally. He was such a bright light! I always enjoyed seeing him dance/perform. He encouraged the contestants that didn't make it. Sometimes he would go on stage and show us how the routine is done, the right way! Thanx TWITCH for Blessing us with your amazing personality. Thank u "SO YOU THINK U CAN DANCE" for giving Twitch a chance & introducing him to the world!😇 🙌🏽God bless his soul🕊️! 🙏 I pray the family, friends, love ones have peace! 🕺

Hearing her talk about tWitch, is just so heartbreaking because he was so well loved & such a joy to watch him succeed & his dance techniques was outstanding. I loved everything he’s done from dancing to being on Ellen and movies he’s been in. I literally just watched "Step it Up" like a week or so ago. This is all just so heartbreaking 💔 and I’m still so shocked. I know he has left a legacy behind. He’ll never be forgotten! I’m so sorry to his beautiful wife Allison, their precious children , family & friends 😢RIP Twitch My 24yr old son who is on the Autism spectrum is always smiling, he is so known & loved by our community. He is so sweet and you’d never think that he would try jumping off the bridge in town ,but he tried doing so on May 4th this year. Thank God that people in our community that knows my son waved down the cops to tell them J, was trying jumping off the bridge…They got to him in time and his dad and I pulled up when the officer who was telling him we love you J, and I got out of the car & the officer and I got him to come back to the safe side. It was really heartbreaking & something I’ll always worry about as a mom 💔 He said he didn’t want to be autistic anymore and we said J, you’re so much more than having Autism, you’re so loved and you always make people happy with your dancing in town , and you’re so special to so many. He’s in therapy right now and getting better. It just shows you never know what someone is going through when they’re always so seemingly happy. He really is happy for the most part he just has bad moments and with the pandemic, the stuff you see in the news ,and I think he feels alone sometimes bc his siblings have relationships and he thinks his ASD diagnosis makes him not good enough for a young lady. Check in on your loved ones and don’t take life for granted. Anyone feeling like ending it all is the only option please know your life is worth living & reach out to someone for help 🙏

Damn, I just can't understand this debacle. He exhibited such happiness, joy & light. I've been in complete shock & felt such a heaviness since this happened. A celebrity's passing hasn't had this impact since Aaliyah & Kobe Bryant. R.I.P....

Beautiful tribute Mary.

My granddaughter was honored to take a master's class from him praying for his family at this difficult time

Mary Murphy has said what so many have been thinking; this was a great interview and my thoughts are with Twitch's immediate family and friends as well as professional family and friends. Society needs to do better re: mental health to lose the stigma of asking for help.

Such a beautiful soul ! That smile 😃 tWITCH RIP you are loved big time

Such a beautiful guy. ❤😔

I only knew him from Ellen and I'm shocked. I have to watch all his videos now. He was a bright light indeed and I'm so sad. My condolences to his family.

HE WAS LOVED N WILL ALWAYS BE from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️🥺🥺🥺

I’m having such a hard time understanding this. Twitch was every bit love and joy on the surface. How can someone be that much of an actor? It’s so heartbreaking to think people are walking around pretending and hiding their pain when they don’t have to. It’s ok to not be ok. Get support any way you can. You are important, you are cared about, you are worthy of your life and the best part is life can change. It can get better or at least bearable again if you wait a little longer. Please don’t go. 😢

Wow 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 What a hard worker and tenacious person. I’m so glad she shared this inspirational story :( my heart

RIP Twitch! Prayers sent for strength to his family, friends, & fans! We must start checking in more often on others! Mental health is real! God bless!

Mary Murphy is the real deal.

Thank you, Mary. I am very appreciative of your comments about Twitch as well as your mentions of a dancer's life.

OMG! I can't believe this news. My heart breaks for his family and everyone who loves him to pieces. Rest in peace, Twitch! Many prayers and much love for his wife and 3 children. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

Wow😢😭 my condolences 😢 to his family...so sad to hear of So I Think You Can Dance, Twitch. I just now remember who he is. He was an amazing dancer on the show. I can see how genuine Mary Murphy love and compassion for Twitch is 😭...always remember and admire Mary's giggles. Mary was the nice judge on the show.

This was a great interview!! Bless his family and friends that he left behind!!!

It's often the brightest rays of sun in our lives that blind us from the pain underneath the light. He will be greatly missed.

My Mom told me that two of her friends met him and said he was really nice and very positive

Omg. So beautifully said,,,, Mary…… I watched him from the beginning. And I’m so very sad of his loss and my heart-hurts for his beautiful family💕😇🙏

Twitch reminded me so much of my dad and uncles, I called him my "uncle in my head" I loved him as a dancer/entertainer. I'm a huge fan. This was so unexpected and hurts so much.

He was my favorite dancer on SYTYCD...he had the greatest moves! Love his smile...when he smiled his eyes smiled too. RIP tWitch....💔

This doesn’t sit right with me. I sat and cried about hearing of his passing. Be kind to others, check on your loved ones because you never know what people are going through. RIP Twitch ❤️

I learned of his passing late Thursday and I was shocked as he had what seems like a wonderful life, and seemed so happy it's another reminder that appearances can be deceiving. I feel sad for his family I can only imagine what they are going through right now. If only he had spoken to someone, but I also understand how hard it is to open up about such deeply personal painful feelings in mainstream society and how much pressure society puts on people to appear happy and successful. the pressure can be felt in any work or social environment but especially in the creative entertainment industry which may lead one to feel as though they can never fully show the depths of pain they are in due to fear of harsh criticism or possible loss of career opportunities in the aftermath of revealing mental health struggles. I think it's important that people feel safe coming forward and talking about their feelings there needs to be more discussion as to how to talk about this with loved ones etc, there simply isn't enough healthy discussions about mental health in mainstream society, only a small few in the entertainment industry have bravely come forward & been open on the subject. sadly there are still some less informed ostracizing attitudes in regards to mental health in society. T'witch seemed like a beautiful soul may his family and friends find strength and may he rest in peace 💙✨

My condolences to he's family may he rest in peace. I understand about the struggle i to suffer from depression but I am dealing with it and I stay prayed up and I talked to someone when I needed the support.

Love Mary Murphy so much !! SYTYCD brought so much joy. Twitch brought so much joy. This teaches us to be kind and loving to all, REGARDLESS.

I have grown to love Twitch becsuse of his humility and giftedness in dance. May his soul rest in peace. Prsyers going up gor his beautiful family.

What a lovely heart felt and real tribute Mary.

I was so heartbroken at Twitch's death (I'm still stunned) -- such a bright light, so much talent, joy in his work, and charisma. I'm so sorry he felt he had nowhere to turn, but I hope somewhere, somehow, he knows how much he was loved and will be missed. Thank you to Mary for these lovely memories, and such a wonderful tribute.

❤He is pure love .. this is heartbreaking 💔 Rip Twitch we will always love you ❤

I'm over hear balling because he took his life on same day my brother took his life still haven't gotten over fact of losing my best friend so many of us has lost someone till this disease rest in peace young man? has been seven long years of pain in my family

I have followed Twitch for years. He was an amazing dancer. His love for his family was so sweet. I loved seeing him and his wife dancing. I pray that his wife gets so comfort from this scripture 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Let God comfort you at this time. Along with the others that are comforting her now.

I’m 79 years old o I’ve seen a lot if celebrities and just famous people due and some have just made me so sad and were just unbelievable losses but none have ever made me cry until now. I just don’t understand and it breaks my heart.

He was my favourite and most memorable dancer from that show. So utterly devastating

such a sad loss and yes we have all his dance videos to keep him alive in memory. prayers for his wife and children. God bless them. 🙏

I am also a 70 year old grandmother with a 39years old son. I watch Twitch every opportunity I get, just to see him dance and the way he was with his wife and kids. I enjoyed watching him on Ellen. I am so sad to hear and see him leave this world the way he did. May God bless him and all the best to his wife and kids. The world has lost a great soul.

I can’t believe it either!😢he just did the cuff it vid’s, sucks when you think someone is happy❤miss you twitch rip

To all my black men out there do not be ashamed if something is wrong you're not weak just because you might need some help and if anybody I don't think that related to you or friend things or wants to make fun of the fact that you need to talk to somebody that is not your friend go get the help that you need this world is tough on you especially when you're black especially when you have to do every single thing right it's tough It's an acting job that never ends and you need to talk to somebody

I've been saying this for ages, Men need to open up about there traumas but we live in a society that doesn't value Men's health. I had to speak out even write it out which I'm currently doing In my Mental Health Journey memoir its very therapeutic for me, loneliness and isolation is a huge killer for some Black Men like myself, sometimes there's no one around who's emotionally available to talk about your mental state it's hard. But this is really painful suicide really serious.

Omg, I still cannot stop bawling every time I see something about tWitch. It is such a difficult thing to come to grip with. Disappointment is so difficult to deal with and not making this about me but I lost my job recently and found it so so difficult to deal with. I have not really mourned that but try daily to keep close to God and pray. It cannot be easy for anyone if we don’t have something, someone, to go to. So painful. I pray for his family and anyone who is experiencing some difficulties in their life to find peace, love someone to talk to.

Mary Murphy, what a tribute!!! Our hearts are broken. No Words. An angel, indeed. God Bless him, Mary,Ellen, of course, his wife... the entire family of dancers .... all of us. Warmly with love, carol

I’m overwhelmed with emotions! I loved he’s infectious, sweet smile! Sending he’s beautiful family prayers & hugs! God bless them & help them get through this!🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙