THE MYSTERY of the death of a So You Think You Can Dance Winner has deepened after his “body was found near train tracks.”
Joshua Allen’s family confirmed the dancer died on September 30.
Joshua Allen’s body was found next to train tracks in the early morning hours of September 30[/caption]
Joshua, who had moved back to his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas, after leaving Los Angeles in 2020, was found dead in the early morning hours of September 30.
Police confirmed to The U.S. Sun that a person was hit by a train in Fort Worth on September 30, but they did not provide additional details.
The So You Think You Can Dance season 4 winner was listed as a homeless black male, according to the medical examiner’s preliminary information.
Joshua left his family and fans heartbroken.
His family had requested “privacy and prayers” and confirmed the news of his death to TMZ.
Joshua, who rose to fame in 2008 after winning the popular dance competition, earned a $250,000 prize and embarked on a promising career.
He competed alongside Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who finished as runner-up, and the two became close friends.
Tragically, Boss passed away by suicide in 2022 at the age of 40.
Known for his passion for dance, Allen transitioned from sports to dancing during his teenage years.
Despite never having formal training, he captivated audiences with his talent and charisma.
His career highlights included starring in Step Up 3D in 2010, appearing in Dance Your A* Off*, and landing roles in the remake of Footloose, NBC’s Community, and FX’s American Horror Story.
However, Joshua faced personal challenges, including legal troubles and struggles with violence.
He served time for domestic violence in 2016, as reported by Deadline.
In recent years, Joshua endured the loss of close friends, including Malcolm Jamal-Warner and tWitch Boss, and shared heartfelt tributes to them on social media. His final Instagram post paid homage to Jamal-Warner, urging him to “fly high.”
Fans have expressed their grief and condolences in the comments of Joshua’s posts, mourning the loss of both him and Boss.
Many have described his passing as a great loss to the dance community and beyond.
