Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Emotionally Reunites With College Mentor

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
  • Dr. Tommie Tonea Stewart, an actor and former dean of the Department of Theatre Arts at Alabama State University, shares a surprise reunion with Stephen “tWitch” Boss live on TODAY. Dr. Stewart also gets a surprise of her own as her former students surprise her via video message.
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  • @HodaAndJenna
    @HodaAndJenna  Год назад +19

    Update: Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss is dead at 40. Read our reporting here:
    www.today.com/popculture/tv/stephen-twitch-boss-dies-40-rcna61685

  • @rscbmr1023
    @rscbmr1023 Год назад +92

    And now we are heartbroken he didn't call her this time!!! Godspeed Stephen, I hope you find the peace you were looking for.

    • @chinwenduibe6665
      @chinwenduibe6665 Год назад +12

      Same thing I thought. I wish we could go back in time.

    • @carolynbyrd2722
      @carolynbyrd2722 Год назад +2

      Amen And Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

    • @carolynbyrd2722
      @carolynbyrd2722 Год назад +3

      God’s always on time always remember that Time 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @traceytheisen8067
      @traceytheisen8067 Год назад

      @@carolynbyrd2722 Beautiful saying, Carolyn

    • @christinalynn8143
      @christinalynn8143 Год назад

      Perhaps didn't want to be anywhere near the Phone, the internet is toxic, the dark web is full of evil. Unfortunate to consider people 'failed' the man, this man, others also, but the trail of evidence reflects the signs of abuse in society and it's influence. A friend should walk into your life and leave any, every meeting wearing a smile on their face and in their heart. Of course tears and anger are also human. Good to see here and elsewhere there was a surround of love and kindness in the journey, so it wasn't all ugly stuff, there were also sweet beautiful moments, time he, they shared.

  • @brooklynforever1990
    @brooklynforever1990 Год назад +15

    Dr. Stewart is incredible. I know she’s extra heartbroken right now. I feel so bad for everyone that knew him intimately.

  • @PsychedelicLiterature
    @PsychedelicLiterature 2 года назад +106

    This is another great example of the great work being done at Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) as Doc Stewart is a Jackson State University grad who continued to produce great fruit at Alabama State University, which are two amazing HBCUs.

  • @angielucido8045
    @angielucido8045 2 года назад +53

    Teachers like THAT!!! Are Golden, just wow...why our future is in the hands of teachers, PAY THEM BETTER, HONOR THEM...NOW

  • @marvinmillerjr3810
    @marvinmillerjr3810 2 года назад +44

    She is such a phenomenal actress herself from In The Heat Of The Night

  • @jld4870
    @jld4870 2 года назад +68

    ‘The way is already made’-Dr. Stewart.
    God bless you beautiful lady: teacher, mentor and beloved child of God. 🙏👆🏼❤️

  • @ittakesavillage4517
    @ittakesavillage4517 Год назад +19

    I’m glad you got to honor her before you departed from this world. Rest easy sir

  • @TroubleD123abc
    @TroubleD123abc Год назад +60

    Heartbreaking watching this after Twitch's death. I don't know what he was going through, but I wish he had reached out and found help. My condolences to his beautiful family and all of the many friends and fans that he left behind to mourn him. I hope his loss somehow saves at least one life, and someone will know that there are people willing to listen and help you if you're feeling suicidal. Anyone considering suicide please reach out for help. Please. RIP brother.

  • @shabertasmith3580
    @shabertasmith3580 2 года назад +101

    Dr. Stewart is such a beautiful woman inside and out!!!!! She is not only amazing as a teacher but on a regular incounter she is the kind of beautiful soul that lifts your heart when you are at your lowest and lift you higher when you think you may be at your highest. It's my privilege to know her. 😌

    • @reneehenry6385
      @reneehenry6385 Год назад +1

      Dr Stewart looks like and reminds me of the actress that used to play On in the heat of the Night she was the aunt Eda that used to take care of Virgil tibbs and Althea tibbs twins. Tonea Stewart play Etta Kirby. In this professor's name is Dr Stewart as well I wonder if they're related has to be you look like twins could be your daughter or her sister.

    • @russellsworld3229
      @russellsworld3229 Год назад +1

      @@reneehenry6385 yes it is her Dr. Tanae Stewart she played in a few movies.

  • @fanolawilkinson9697
    @fanolawilkinson9697 2 года назад +103

    This is Awesome. I was a teacher for 46 years. This is exactly how I feel about my students.
    Blessings 🙌

    • @debbiebramwell
      @debbiebramwell 2 года назад +5

      And I'm sure you made a huge difference in their lives. ❤️

    • @shaedavis53
      @shaedavis53 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for service to our children!! We cant do this without yall!! 🙏🙏❤❤

    • @hildaamethyst528
      @hildaamethyst528 Год назад +2

      Was it worth it? Thinking about becoming a teacher

  • @MM-cy1tc
    @MM-cy1tc 2 года назад +30

    THE POWER OF EDUCATORS!

  • @mspressure1000
    @mspressure1000 2 года назад +35

    I don't even know this woman personally but I love her❤️😭

    • @janjordan-bonner9050
      @janjordan-bonner9050 Год назад

      If you have ever watched repeat showings of a show called “In the Heat of the Night “ starring Howard Rollins and Carroll O’Conner, Dr. Stewart played the role of Aunt Etta.

    • @godschild7350
      @godschild7350 Год назад

      I’m 53 years old and I had a teacher since elementary school who usually love me as her own , she usually took me to her home every weekends to spend time with her and her two girls and I track her down and found her in NY she’s my seconds mother

  • @Whalee39
    @Whalee39 Год назад +22

    She is absolutely precious. 🙏🏽 Rest well, Twitch 😢

  • @ycb3705
    @ycb3705 Год назад +36

    It’s so sad and heartbreaking that he’s passed away. Such a loss. So much talent and all around great personality. Twitch you will be missed very much. It’s hard to understand.
    Dr . Stewart is so kind and warm I can see she really cared about twitch. You made a huge difference and dance will never be the same . You were the greatest dancer ,so natural. I hope you are still dancing up there in heaven.😭😭😭

  • @songbird501
    @songbird501 Год назад +12

    I cried this entire video. So much greatness and potential prematurely ended. RIP Stephen “Twitch” Boss 😢

  • @dezerismith7529
    @dezerismith7529 Год назад +11

    Rest in love Twitch, this is just unbelievably devastating.🙏🏽🕊🙏🏽🕊1982-2022🕯

  • @shareenladd1048
    @shareenladd1048 2 года назад +11

    Tall tree’s catch much wind 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @tob4b1
    @tob4b1 2 года назад +24

    WHY AM I CRYING...... love this so much

  • @jc22358
    @jc22358 2 года назад +29

    Dr. Stewart, a product of Thee Jackson State University and an example of finer womanhood, courtesy of Zeta Phi Beta - she taught at Jackson State prior to ASU and I am so glad I was witness to many production the theater department presented during my time as a student there. She is a national treasure and deserves every accolade. tWitch and his colleagues were truly blessed to have such a caring and spirited guide. 'May the work I've done speak for me' - Tommie, your work is speaking and blessing us all.

    • @janicepowell813
      @janicepowell813 2 года назад +1

      My sentiments exactly! I’m also a JSU grad & I remember Dr. Stewart’s productions. I was also so proud to see her on “In the heat of the night” back in the day!

  • @Beyondme7700
    @Beyondme7700 Год назад +5

    It's nice she got a gift of seeing him in person not by zoom but she showed up...I'm sure she'll cherish that ..

  • @margaretlong5508
    @margaretlong5508 2 года назад +42

    What a blessing 🙌🏾 I wish I had a teacher like her in my life.

  • @oceanbelow
    @oceanbelow Год назад +10

    In light of his passing, what a beautiful way to give him his flowers. Her sentiments shared by many, grieving the loss of him. “Tall trees catch much wind”…Rest well Stephen🤍🙏🏾🕊️💐

    • @cherylsessoms8753
      @cherylsessoms8753 Год назад +1

      First time hearing that quote, but well said & explained. She shared strength & taught her students how to bend
      & not break.

  • @aneesackbarali5149
    @aneesackbarali5149 2 года назад +41

    Dr. Stewart is one of the reasons why we have hope today for humanity. God bless her , Twitch and the entire network for reuniting them and sharing their story with the world, peace ✌and love❤

  • @lindakoch8406
    @lindakoch8406 2 года назад +14

    What a sweet caring woman. And i just love Twitch, he is such a nice man.

  • @debramiller8529
    @debramiller8529 Год назад +6

    Her words were for him. WOW!!! There's no way he would've wanted to disappoint this woman!!

  • @debbiebramwell
    @debbiebramwell 2 года назад +16

    It's so nice to honor such a beautiful woman. She made a difference to all those around her. She is right. God is good! So, so good!

  • @ChristianJoyD
    @ChristianJoyD 2 года назад +14

    I remember her from In the Heat of The Night!!!

  • @missnene8339
    @missnene8339 2 года назад +22

    She is someone I need to be around. She is so inspiring! Aw!! I just love this!

  • @lindaprice7670
    @lindaprice7670 2 года назад +15

    Oh wow. I didn't know all this about her. All I knew about her was Aunt Etta from In the Heat of the Night

  • @Angel2992
    @Angel2992 Год назад +7

    I can only imagine the hurt that this woman is feeling right now. It is still unbelievable to us all! I hate to speculate but it almost feels like it has to be something else because this man was so full of life as it appears. 💔

  • @faithcoleman-njikeng5312
    @faithcoleman-njikeng5312 Год назад +11

    In tears...😥 RIP TWITCH.....WE JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT SOMEONE IS GOING THROUGH.....HE'S ALWAYS SMILING BUT BEHIND THAT SMILE HE WAS GOING THROUGH....MAN, STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT! WOW!! HIS FAMILY😫 OMG!!😭

  • @kishapugh8761
    @kishapugh8761 2 года назад +10

    Dr Stewart has a beautiful soul ❤️

  • @lexcbaybee
    @lexcbaybee 2 года назад +12

    I can say personally that Dr. Stewart is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met and the best dean I’ve ever learned under. I will never give up on theater because of her ❤️

  • @Seplibra5387
    @Seplibra5387 2 года назад +15

    Grew up Montgomery, never knew Stephen grew up there also. He had the best teacher, she is a treasure!!!

  • @ChestCrystal
    @ChestCrystal Год назад +4

    "Tall trees catch much wind, bend but bounce right back and keep moving forward." Don't give up! Condolences to the family and everyone Stephen "tWitch" has inspired.

  • @KellieAlston
    @KellieAlston Год назад +4

    I just can't believe he is gone. I don't know him personally, of course, but he was such a light. Hearing of his passing and how he passed has just hurt all week. Whew.

  • @ro992
    @ro992 Год назад +1

    *RIP 'tWitch Boss* '. *May God embrace each and everyone with his care and peace* .

  • @priscilliacarter1144
    @priscilliacarter1144 2 года назад +4

    I could listen to Dr.Stewart talk all day

  • @LoveFinds
    @LoveFinds Год назад +3

    Give ppl their flowers while they are here 💛

  • @phyllisalston6551
    @phyllisalston6551 2 года назад +5

    This woman, Dr. Stewart, has touched so many young and adult lives. She pulled talent from people who never knew they had it.

  • @hollygsphpr
    @hollygsphpr Год назад +2

    Joda is a wonderful journalist/ presenter so authentic, such a touching tribute to a legend, oh darling Stephan why didn't you make another call?

  • @dekethia32
    @dekethia32 Год назад +2

    Watching this I know she is just devastated

  • @wendyking2612
    @wendyking2612 2 года назад +7

    Dr. Stewart you not only poured knowledge into you students, you also poured love. Thank you for all you do to educate all children.

  • @F.a.i.t.h.speaks
    @F.a.i.t.h.speaks Год назад +5

    The genuine joy. This hits so differently now that tWitch is gone 🥺

  • @kendrai.304
    @kendrai.304 Год назад +8

    This is so heartwarming the hug is powerful between them and the words they speak are so pure. So sad that twitch was struggling 💕

  • @laurastevenson2785
    @laurastevenson2785 2 года назад +7

    He is such a Blessed person and an unbelievable dancer, and I Love following him everywhere, videos. Movies, just a beautiful family person, which means a lot to me. God Bless love’s ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @jonessl71
    @jonessl71 2 года назад +5

    We need more like you Dr. Stewart all over this world. God Bless your heart. 🥰🙏💐

  • @lakeishapoteat
    @lakeishapoteat 2 года назад +6

    Oh gosh I love this interview she is a beautiful lady such sweet kind words. You know he was pretty special to her nothing but good things to say.

  • @Deerych
    @Deerych 2 года назад +6

    Just beautiful. BEAUTIFUL!

  • @Jameschung81
    @Jameschung81 2 года назад +8

    This is a beautiful moment. We need more teachers like Doc Stewart. Sometimes we students go through so much at home or in the streets yearning to find the truth in us. A little bit of love and a little bit of encouragement can truly inspire and motivate a soul to become great.

  • @sundaymorris2480
    @sundaymorris2480 2 года назад +6

    Just beautiful when you impact just one person! Thank you Dr.

  • @ayannilogan8415
    @ayannilogan8415 Год назад +2

    Oh my God tears are rolling down my eyes . I am seeing three amazing people . God bless you Dr Steward . What an amazing Wonsan . The impact is unparalleled . I'm so moved by this video .

  • @terriemartin7427
    @terriemartin7427 Год назад +4

    Such a beautiful story my condolences to her on behalf of Boss

  • @daneseahippler-grantfrew5720
    @daneseahippler-grantfrew5720 2 года назад +3

    😪😭😢 yes LORD! Thank you for using Dr. Stewart to impact these beautiful adults today! ❣️

  • @nonnie8388
    @nonnie8388 2 года назад +6

    Brilliant, continued abundant blessings to you Dr. Stewart💜🙏🏽

  • @giemia6521
    @giemia6521 Год назад +2

    So sad .A beautiful live .Thank God for great Mentors.Rip.Twitch.🙏

  • @Gamphace1
    @Gamphace1 2 года назад +1

    the spirit of this amazing HUMAN is what Humanity is all about

  • @travelingwittee6058
    @travelingwittee6058 2 года назад +9

    Can we get more stories like this ...love it

  • @bkhdbz
    @bkhdbz 2 года назад +5

    That’s awesome need to shine the light on great teachers like this more often

  • @gregkokjian1659
    @gregkokjian1659 2 года назад +6

    Amazing; i had a special teacher too, i often remember her, hope i'll see her one day!

  • @jordantoronto863
    @jordantoronto863 2 года назад +10

    This is so, so beautiful. Thank you for this!!!

  • @debrajackson4868
    @debrajackson4868 Год назад +2

    This HURTS!!!!!!😢😢😢
    This really HURTS and I’m from Montgomery Ala and presently lives here still. Though I didn’t know him personally but feel like family!!!!… My heart is saddened by this. This HURTS!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Praying for his family

  • @CocoTeeTV
    @CocoTeeTV Год назад +2

    Oh she was on In the Heat of The Night and she’s from Greenwood, Ms. Wow! I absolutely love how she has impacted so many lives. “Tall trees catch much wind!” Powerful! RIP tWitch

  • @gerry1012
    @gerry1012 Год назад +1

    Wow. She new he was gonna be Big a 🌟 that danced his way into the hearts of Many...Soooo Humble Respectful Gracious in the way he conducts himself how proud must his teacher be of her student {tWitch} and the rest of her students x
    Bless Dr Stewart and the many she tought!

  • @dianedurham8817
    @dianedurham8817 2 года назад +5

    Two beautiful people

  • @walenawellness6449
    @walenawellness6449 Год назад +4

    Mmmmm...with tears 😭 in my eyes..I wish he would've called her a few days ago...God rest his soul....and I pray for Doctor.. she's such a light to the world ❤️...I know she's in pain.

    • @blazee3895
      @blazee3895 Год назад +1

      I know! I said the same thing!

  • @angelaclarke9515
    @angelaclarke9515 Год назад +1

    This is beautiful ❤ Teachers and mentors make all the difference!

  • @sophiecormier7031
    @sophiecormier7031 Год назад +1

    Dr Stewart is making the world the better place. She must be devastated right now. My thoughts and prayers are with her, Twitch family and loved ones. His death is also hard for me. Not sure why.

    • @stephabo3787
      @stephabo3787 Год назад +1

      She is devastated. In an interview, she said she had been checking her phone over and over, wondering if she missed a call from him. She was near tears, and you could tell she was in great anguish. She said she had no idea he was hurting so much. Very sad.

  • @Suri-o7w
    @Suri-o7w Год назад +1

    WOW 😲😁😲😲 oh my GOD she is gorgeously beautiful one incredible mentor friend and teacher wow I have never ever known a TEACHER quite as remarkably beautiful and amazing WOW give this woman her flowers NOW 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @KeebasLife
    @KeebasLife Год назад +2

    This was absolutely beautiful. Greatness is always among us.❤

  • @F.a.i.t.h.speaks
    @F.a.i.t.h.speaks Год назад +3

    I wish tWitch knew and was reminded “the way is already made”. So sad that he took his life and my heart breaks for his family, friends, fans and everyone who loved him.

  • @darlenejones-greene9015
    @darlenejones-greene9015 Год назад +2

    Stephen Twitch, a man full of love and gratitude. He had his moment with his mentor Dr. Stewart! RIH Twitch....

  • @brendabrown7864
    @brendabrown7864 Год назад +1

    Fly High Twitch 🙏🏽🕊️🤍✨ so loved and missed forever 🙏🏽

  • @srserna3
    @srserna3 Год назад +2

    This is making me cry!

  • @marquitacomage5835
    @marquitacomage5835 Год назад +2

    Amazing story. So beautiful. Wow!

  • @Keyshaw30
    @Keyshaw30 Год назад +1

    I loved her on the heat of the night!!

  • @chrisb868
    @chrisb868 2 года назад +4

    Beautiful and sweet!

  • @virgobae4899
    @virgobae4899 Год назад +2

    I wish he would called her in the final moments before then…. I never knew of this man until the day however; it appears he touched so many lives 😊

    • @stephabo3787
      @stephabo3787 Год назад

      She did an interview and said she's been checking her phone over and over, wondering if perhaps she missed a call from him. She had so much anguish in her face. It was heartbreaking to see it.

  • @fathersdaughter1225
    @fathersdaughter1225 Год назад +1

    I loved this man, I loved his dancing. He reminds me of my middle son on the Movie Step Up 3.
    I was really hurt when I heard the news this morning he had died.
    May he rest in Peace. May TMH YAH have mercy on his soul, and heal the hurt his loved ones are going through.

  • @ken306809
    @ken306809 2 года назад +1

    What a sweet sweet lady . I love this

  • @barbaraa.jordan3586
    @barbaraa.jordan3586 2 года назад +3

    What an awesome and amazing story!😭❤️😭

  • @kimr.2284
    @kimr.2284 2 года назад +1

    Life may sling arrow's your way you can bend but you better not Break, so true love that!👍😊

  • @henriettaokonkwo7356
    @henriettaokonkwo7356 2 года назад +5

    Amazing

  • @aysuntaylor5490
    @aysuntaylor5490 Год назад +3

    Dr. Stewart looks like actress LaTanya Richardson. I had to do a double look.
    RIP tWitch. Sending my prayers to his family and friends

  • @lori9820
    @lori9820 2 года назад +6

    U Twich are one Special Man So caring nice always with a smile Have a Positively Pineapplely Day 🍍☀️🇨🇦😎🤘😎🇨🇦

  • @jackiethompson3144
    @jackiethompson3144 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful God is great the greatness is still creating, well done Dr🙌🏾💫💐

  • @lorcashine
    @lorcashine Год назад +2

    So amazing. What a woman. This is the most sad story. That childhood trauma is so consuming, regardless of counseling and trying to work through it. If it happened very early, for decades, it just influences your thinking and outlook and it's so difficult to change. I hope he's found peace and we'll miss him. Bless is family. I only hope he's shared his traumas with his wife so she understands.

    • @Julie-kb3mo
      @Julie-kb3mo Год назад

      What childhood trauma ?
      I hadn't heard ...

  • @pedrorosario6248
    @pedrorosario6248 Год назад +5

    What an inspiring Mentor/Teacher and sadly Stephen couldn't remember her wise words, such as "Life may sling arrows you way, you can bent, but you better don't break"

    • @hisforever4937
      @hisforever4937 Год назад +1

      Little do you know those words may have rehearsed in his head ..
      when will people realize it’s TORTURE when you are suicidal, you don’t “ snap out of it” by a wonderful past encouragement from someone or many others.
      Some can find enough hope and strength and ask for help.. beyond tragic that he wasn’t one of them💔

    • @stephabo3787
      @stephabo3787 Год назад +1

      @@hisforever4937 Yes. He obviously was tortured by something, and it was eating him up inside and it had been for quite a while. He was smiling through the pain, dancing, bringing light to others until he couldn't do it anymore. The dancing wasn't enough to give him joy. I'll always think of this as so very tragic and sad.

  • @DeborahAndersongoravens
    @DeborahAndersongoravens Год назад +1

    Little did she know that this would happen. Be strong Doc!!!

  • @queennile5565
    @queennile5565 Год назад +3

    I worked for Doc while in college and what an experience! I got to meet and talk to some great artists! My favorite was Morgan Freeman 🤣😊. RIP Twitch my brother in arts 💔

  • @alanhudson2999
    @alanhudson2999 Год назад +2

    Oh wow I know she was hurt when she heard the news of his passing I can’t imagine the pain..again we never know what people are experiencing inside his pain wwe never knew he never shared wht he was experiencing.. God rest his beautiful soul God give his family peace Lord help us 😢

  • @savannahtalbert4221
    @savannahtalbert4221 2 года назад

    Simply! Simply! Beautiful!💖 And So Deserving💖💖

  • @nancyhoward7005
    @nancyhoward7005 2 года назад +1

    Fantastically fantastic

  • @yazaz12ten
    @yazaz12ten 2 года назад +1

    One word...Wholesome!

  • @najaberthelsen
    @najaberthelsen Год назад +3

    The kindest, most loving people leave us with the memory of their greatness. I am so sad that he lived with pain and left in pain.
    Whatever haunted you in life, Stephen I pray that you are at rest in beautiful peace ❤️

  • @Thefinalgirrrl
    @Thefinalgirrrl Год назад +4

    I can’t believe he’s gone now

  • @loritroy2004
    @loritroy2004 Год назад +2

    How touching!

  • @cherylsessoms8753
    @cherylsessoms8753 Год назад +4

    He had a support system, sometimes its just not enough.

  • @QueenNique0823
    @QueenNique0823 2 года назад +1

    Wow I never she was teacher dean. All her students become actors I knew she was acting I so proud all them dream come to