Channing Tatum recently paid an emotional tribute to his late Magic Mike XXL co-star Stephen “tWitch” Boss three years after the latter’s demise. In a speech at the Dance Hall of Fame Ceremony, the actor expressed his admiration for the late hip hop dancer and spoke of their friendship and Boss’ impact on people. Boss died by suicide at the age of 40 on December 13, 2022.
Channing Tatum pays emotional tribute to Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
The Roofman actor got emotional while reflecting on Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ life and paying tribute to him in his speech at Los Angeles’ Dance Hall of Fame ceremony. Before beginning his speech, Channing Tatum got teary-eyed and told the audience that he had made a promise to himself not to cry.
“I do this because tWitch made me laugh all the time,” Tatum clarified. “But to say that it is an honor to sit up here and talk about that man is an understatement to say the least.” (via People)
Tatum told the audience that before his speech, he sat down and thought about what he would say about Boss. He then acknowledged the possibility of audience members having known the late actor more intimately or “much longer” than he did. “I got to work with him, and I got to work with him for a good amount of time,” he further stated.
“As I was just sitting here watching that video, and you just see his face and it all, you really need to see,” Tatum continued. He called Boss “one of the most brilliant, [bright] people,” adding, “He just loved so big. He just loves so big and that’s why he just shines so much.”
The 22 Jump Street actor stressed that Boss not only made everyone around him “fall in love with him,” but also sparked a desire in people to be better at who they wanted to be. “He accepted you for who you were, who you wanted to be or wherever you were going,” Tatum further stated. “He wanted to help, and he wanted to be there.”
Tatum admitted he had a “man crush” on Boss while explaining their friendship. “Maybe it was because we’re both from Alabama, and I just felt some sort of kinship to him,” he added. “Roll Tide, by the way. I’m sure he yelled it back and is laughing at me right now. It was an honor to know him. It was an honor to call him a friend, and I will see him again.”
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on Mandatory.
