Former Ellen producer reacts to Alison Holker’s negative attitude towards tWitch

Andy Lassner, Steven “The Witcher” boss.
Tomasz Bodi/WireImage; Steve Granitz/WireImageFormer producer The Ellen DeGeneres Show Andy Lassner affects the arguments around Alison Holker sharing personal data about the deceased husband Boss Steven “TWitch”. in her forthcoming memoir.
“Here’s the thing about addicts: we know each other. Whether we have 10 days clean or 10 years, there is this unspoken recognition. Vibrate, nod, “yes, I see you.” It’s instant,” Lasner, 58, began via his Instagram story on Thursday, January 9. – tWitch never gave me that. In general. He brought light, joy and kindness in a way that made people feel safe and seen. Every day his energy was not the chaos of addiction—it was the peace that so many of us struggle to find.”
Lasner continued, “Obviously, as a drug addict, I know how to keep secrets and know who we are. I’m not saying that maybe there weren’t some things in his life that I completely missed. But if there were, he was as good at hiding them as anyone I’ve ever seen. Someday.”
Lassner said his heart “never stopped aching” for Boss’s family, including Holker, 36, and their three children. (Boss and Holker, who married in 2013, had a daughter, Zaya, 5, and a son, Maddox, 8. He was the adoptive father of Holker’s oldest daughter, Wesley, 16.)
“I’m not here to speculate about what’s right and what’s wrong, or what’s true and what’s not,” Lasner concluded. “But I’m here to tell you that the man I knew over the years was an absolute king and I think he deserves to be remembered that way.”
Lassner’s statement came a day later Holker got a backlash for revealing new and personal details about her late husband alleged drug addiction and childhood sexual abuse in her new book, a memoir, It’s Far Away: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light. (Boss committed suicide at the age of 40 in December 2022.)

Holker continued publish a statement explaining why she included these details in her book. “To those who remember Stephen and our family and friends, I want to make it clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my story with Stephen and a part of my life to help other people,” Holker wrote via her Instagram. Story on Wednesday, January 8. “Like you, I never knew what happened, and even if I try to put the pieces together, I’ll never know.”
In her post, Holker said she hopes readers will see that she intends to “celebrate the love and life” she and Bos have with their family.
“I hope that by sharing our full story, maybe I can help someone else who may see themselves or a loved one in Steven,” Holker continued. “By sharing, I’m hoping that maybe they can spot some of the red flags I missed before it’s too late.”
While writing the memoir, Holker said she had spoken to several mental health nonprofits over the past two years to make sure she was getting the point across. Holker added that she plans to donate proceeds from the book to a foundation she has set up in Bose’s memory.
“I hope we don’t have to lose another husband, brother, father or friend to suicide,” she said. “I believe that if Stephen had a choice, he would choose to have his story told if it meant saving even one life. Much love to all those who have supported our family all these years.’
A day later, Bossa’s mother, Kony Bos Alexanderroared Holker. “Our family is absolutely appalled by the false and hurtful claims about my son Steven Boss,” Boss Alexander wrote via Instagram on Thursday. “Recent publications spreading falsehoods about Stephen have crossed all lines of decency. As his mother, I will not let these allegations go unanswered. We will not stand by while his name and legacy are defiled. He doesn’t deserve it, and the kids don’t deserve it.”
Boss Alexander said she had “kept quiet and out of the public eye to protect her family” for the past two years.
“My main focus has been on healing and trying to stay connected to my grandchildren,” she continued. “But when I read these horrible statements about my child, our beloved Stephen, I knew I could no longer remain silent. Our family will ensure that his name and memory are protected, and we are committed to protecting his honor.”
In the comments section of the post, Lasner responded, “Sending you so much love.” Us Weekly reached out to Holker’s representative for comment at the time.
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