Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Joshua Allen's Girlfriend Explains Funeral Attendance Amidst Restraining Order
Joshua Allen, who was on the TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' sadly passed away after being hit by a train.
His girlfriend, Dy'Zetta Brown, went to his funeral even though she had previously gotten a restraining order against him.
She said that Joshua's family invited her.
When she tried to get closer to the coffin, one of Joshua's aunts stopped her.
Police were called because of the restraining order.
Dy'Zetta told a news reporter that she didn't actually want Joshua to go to jail and wished he could have gotten help instead.
She also shared that they loved each other and had talked about getting married and having a future together.
Joshua Allen, a 'So You Think You Can Dance' star, died after being hit by a train in Fort Worth, Texas.
His girlfriend, Dy'Zetta Brown, attended his funeral on November 8 despite having a restraining order against him.
Brown stated she was invited to the funeral by Allen's family and wanted to say goodbye.
A physical altercation occurred at the funeral when Brown attempted to approach Allen's casket, involving one of his aunts.
Brown expressed that she did not want Allen in jail and wished for him to receive help.
- Who
- Dy'Zetta Brown, Joshua Allen's girlfriend
- What
- Dy'Zetta Brown attended Joshua Allen's funeral despite a restraining order against him and was physically confronted by a family member; she explained her reasons for attending and her stance on the restraining order.
- When
- Brown attended the funeral on Saturday, November 8. Allen died on September 30.
- Where
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Why
- Brown stated she was invited by Allen's family to bid him farewell and wanted him to get help rather than be in jail. The confrontation occurred when she attempted to approach the casket.
Dy'Zetta Brown's Perspective
Family Member's Action
Reason for Attending Funeral
Dy'Zetta Brown's Perspective
Dy'Zetta Brown stated she was invited by Joshua Allen's family and wanted to say goodbye to her boyfriend.
Family Member's Action
A family member intervened physically when Brown attempted to interact with the casket.
Restraining Order
Dy'Zetta Brown's Perspective
Brown confirmed a restraining order was in place but stated she did not want Allen in jail and wanted him to get help.
Family Member's Action
The restraining order was cited by a family member, leading to police involvement.
- Joshua Allen's Cause of Death
- Hit by a train
- Date of Death
- September 30
- Location of Death
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Allen's Prior Conviction
- Domestic violence against girlfriend in 2017
- Restraining Order Duration
- July until September 22