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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss didn’t die because of the COVID-19 vaccine
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- Claims that Stephen Boss died because of the COVID-19 vaccine are unfounded.
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by call or text. Alternative resources that do not contact law enforcement are listed at the bottom of this article.
Stephen Boss, a dancer, DJ and former executive producer of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," died on Dec. 13 at age 40.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner’s office has ruled his death a suicide.
On social media, some people are spreading unfounded rumors that Boss — who was known as tWitch — died because of the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Why do we so personally and quickly know that Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss supposedly committed suicide?" one tweet said, using the hashtag of a movie that promotes false conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine. "So you don’t dare consider the #vaccine was the cause of his death!"
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"Hide the reason COVID vaccine," another tweet said. "Too many dying too early. Investigate."
"My guess is another vaccine tragedy," said yet another.
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The performer’s cause of death is available on the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner’s website and says Boss died from a self-inflicted injury. The medical examiner-coroner didn’t list any "other significant conditions."
In statements to publications including People magazine, Boss’ wife didn’t mention the COVID-19 vaccine.
We found no evidence connecting Boss’ death to the COVID-19 vaccine — only unsubstantiated claims on social media. We rate them False.
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TMZ, DJ Stephen 'tWitch Boss, Ellen's DJ dead at 40 by suicide ... Ellen 'heartbroken,’ Dec. 14, 2022
People, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ and 'SYTYCD' all-star, dead at 40, Dec. 14, 2022
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Case No. 2022-12981
The New York Times, Stephen Boss, dancer and reality TV star known as tWitch, dies at 40, Dec. 14, 2022
PolitiFact, 'Died Suddenly' repeats debunked COVID-19 vaccine claims, promotes conspiracy theory, Nov. 29, 2022
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