So You Think You Can Dance Champion Joshua Allen Dies at 36: Family Requests Privacy
SHOCKING CELEBRITY PASSING: So You Think You Can Dance Winner Joshua Allen Dead at 36
The world of dance has been left reeling in shock as news breaks out that Joshua Allen, the charismatic winner of season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), has tragically passed away at just 36 years old. The cause of his untimely death remains unknown, with a family member declining to comment to TMZ.
As fans and friends pay their respects to the late dancer, Emmanuel Hurd, a close friend of Allen's, opened up about the reality star's genuine nature. "He was a very honest, real person," Hurd revealed in an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com. "He didn't always do things the way that everybody thought he should, but that's why he was a winner." These heartfelt words only serve to underscore the impact Allen had on those around him.
The talented dancer rose to fame after taking home the coveted title of SYTYCD in 2008, besting runner-up Stephen 'tWitch' Boss – who would later go on to become a successful DJ and executive producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show. But what made Allen's victory even more remarkable was his humble beginnings as an amateur dancer with no formal training. "I took a few modern dance classes, ballet classes, because I felt that to be a better dancer I would have to take different classes, and expand my horizons in the art of dance," he revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
But Allen's path to stardom wasn't without its challenges. He had to work tirelessly to hone his craft, taking as many classes as he could before heading to Las Vegas for the live shows. "I really wasn't that technically trained," he confessed. "I would just try to take classes in the summer, and when it was school time I would take class, run track, play football. I would always just train in the summer. So it was never hard training."
Allen's dedication paid off, earning him a cash prize of $250,000 and cementing his place in dance history. But what's truly heartbreaking about his passing is that he had been through so much already, having formed a close bond with 'tWitch' Boss after their time on SYTYCD. The two became good friends, and it's clear that Allen's loss has left an enormous void in the lives of those around him.
TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to representatives for Allen but had not received comment at the time of publication. As fans continue to mourn the passing of this talented young man, they're also being asked to respect his family's wish for "privacy and prayers." Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
